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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,714.16, 748,168.80 and 183,173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,714.16, 748,168.80 and 183,173.44 is: 274,795.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,714.16 : 748,168.80 = 183,173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,714.16/748,168.80 = 183,173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,714.16x = 748,168.80 × 183,173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,714.16x = 137,044,652,796.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,044,652,796.67/498,714.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,795.99

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