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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,439.53, 748,052.82 and 182,986.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,439.53, 748,052.82 and 182,986.65 is: 274,624.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,439.53 : 748,052.82 = 182,986.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,439.53/748,052.82 = 182,986.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,439.53x = 748,052.82 × 182,986.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,439.53x = 136,883,679,554.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,883,679,554.85/498,439.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,624.45

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