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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,446.70, 747,779.40 and 245,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,446.70, 747,779.40 and 245,848.20 is: 368,826.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,446.70 : 747,779.40 = 245,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,446.70/747,779.40 = 245,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,446.70x = 747,779.40 × 245,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,446.70x = 183,840,219,487.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,840,219,487.08/498,446.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,826.23

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