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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,653.97, 747,980.92 and 124,676.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,653.97, 747,980.92 and 124,676.97 is: 187,015.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,653.97 : 747,980.92 = 124,676.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,653.97/747,980.92 = 124,676.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,653.97x = 747,980.92 × 124,676.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,653.97x = 93,255,994,723.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,255,994,723.41/498,653.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,015.45

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