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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,806.59, 748,507.96 and 183,295.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,806.59, 748,507.96 and 183,295.39 is: 275,052.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,806.59 : 748,507.96 = 183,295.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,806.59/748,507.96 = 183,295.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,806.59x = 748,507.96 × 183,295.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,806.59x = 137,198,058,083.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,198,058,083.47/498,806.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,052.62

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