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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,889.08, 748,407.42 and 183,321.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,889.08, 748,407.42 and 183,321.18 is: 275,008.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,889.08 : 748,407.42 = 183,321.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,889.08/748,407.42 = 183,321.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,889.08x = 748,407.42 × 183,321.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,889.08x = 137,198,931,355.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,198,931,355.16/498,889.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,008.89

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