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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,759.88, 748,245.04 and 161,774.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,759.88, 748,245.04 and 161,774.36 is: 242,695.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,759.88 : 748,245.04 = 161,774.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,759.88/748,245.04 = 161,774.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,759.88x = 748,245.04 × 161,774.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,759.88x = 121,046,866,248.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,046,866,248.29/498,759.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,695.68

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