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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,681.91, 747,806.61 and 273,974.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,681.91, 747,806.61 and 273,974.95 is: 410,843.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,681.91 : 747,806.61 = 273,974.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,681.91/747,806.61 = 273,974.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,681.91x = 747,806.61 × 273,974.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,681.91x = 204,880,278,584.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,880,278,584.42/498,681.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,843.61

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