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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,652.97, 747,979.42 and 124,675.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,652.97, 747,979.42 and 124,675.97 is: 187,013.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,652.97 : 747,979.42 = 124,675.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,652.97/747,979.42 = 124,675.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,652.97x = 747,979.42 × 124,675.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,652.97x = 93,255,059,728.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,255,059,728.54/498,652.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,013.95

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