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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,552.36, 747,927.12 and 183,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,552.36, 747,927.12 and 183,012 is: 274,554.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,552.36 : 747,927.12 = 183,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,552.36/747,927.12 = 183,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,552.36x = 747,927.12 × 183,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,552.36x = 136,879,638,085.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,879,638,085.44/498,552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,554.19

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