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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,433.78, 747,184.11 and 276,351.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,433.78, 747,184.11 and 276,351.22 is: 414,268.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,433.78 : 747,184.11 = 276,351.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,433.78/747,184.11 = 276,351.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,433.78x = 747,184.11 × 276,351.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,433.78x = 206,485,240,363.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,485,240,363.11/498,433.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,268.15

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