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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,668.04, 747,558.36 and 183,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,668.04, 747,558.36 and 183,051 is: 274,413.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,668.04 : 747,558.36 = 183,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,668.04/747,558.36 = 183,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,668.04x = 747,558.36 × 183,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,668.04x = 136,841,305,356.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,841,305,356.36/498,668.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,413.63

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