Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,556.36, 747,933.12 and 183,016
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 498,556.36, 747,933.12 and 183,016 is: 274,560.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
498,556.36 : 747,933.12 = 183,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
498,556.36/747,933.12 = 183,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
498,556.36x = 747,933.12 × 183,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
498,556.36x = 136,883,727,889.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,883,727,889.92/498,556.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,560.19
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