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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,469.80, 747,704.70 and 182,885.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,469.80, 747,704.70 and 182,885.70 is: 274,328.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,469.80 : 747,704.70 = 182,885.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,469.80/747,704.70 = 182,885.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,469.80x = 747,704.70 × 182,885.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,469.80x = 136,744,497,452.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,744,497,452.79/498,469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,328.55

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