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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,868.67, 748,488.90 and 299,332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,868.67, 748,488.90 and 299,332.26 is: 449,109.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,868.67 : 748,488.90 = 299,332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,868.67/748,488.90 = 299,332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,868.67x = 748,488.90 × 299,332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,868.67x = 224,046,875,144.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,046,875,144.41/498,868.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,109.93

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