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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,446.50, 747,669.75 and 148,238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,446.50, 747,669.75 and 148,238.50 is: 222,357.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,446.50 : 747,669.75 = 148,238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,446.50/747,669.75 = 148,238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,446.50x = 747,669.75 × 148,238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,446.50x = 110,833,442,235.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,833,442,235.38/498,446.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,357.75

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