Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,540.36, 747,909.12 and 183,000
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 498,540.36, 747,909.12 and 183,000 is: 274,536.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
498,540.36 : 747,909.12 = 183,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
498,540.36/747,909.12 = 183,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
498,540.36x = 747,909.12 × 183,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
498,540.36x = 136,867,368,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,867,368,960/498,540.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,536.19
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