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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,897.76, 748,353.12 and 166,473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,897.76, 748,353.12 and 166,473.76 is: 249,712.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,897.76 : 748,353.12 = 166,473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,897.76/748,353.12 = 166,473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,897.76x = 748,353.12 × 166,473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,897.76x = 124,581,157,694.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,581,157,694.13/498,897.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,712.80

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