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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,741.16, 748,209.30 and 183,200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,741.16, 748,209.30 and 183,200.44 is: 274,836.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,741.16 : 748,209.30 = 183,200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,741.16/748,209.30 = 183,200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,741.16x = 748,209.30 × 183,200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,741.16x = 137,072,272,972.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,072,272,972.09/498,741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,836.50

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