Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,537.36, 747,904.65 and 182,997
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 498,537.36, 747,904.65 and 182,997 is: 274,531.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
498,537.36 : 747,904.65 = 182,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
498,537.36/747,904.65 = 182,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
498,537.36x = 747,904.65 × 182,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
498,537.36x = 136,864,307,236.05 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,864,307,236.05/498,537.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,531.70
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