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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,648.96, 747,973.48 and 124,671.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,648.96, 747,973.48 and 124,671.96 is: 187,007.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,648.96 : 747,973.48 = 124,671.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,648.96/747,973.48 = 124,671.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,648.96x = 747,973.48 × 124,671.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,648.96x = 93,251,319,779.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,251,319,779.62/498,648.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,007.95

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