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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,906.72, 748,655.37 and 183,585.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,906.72, 748,655.37 and 183,585.06 is: 275,486.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,906.72 : 748,655.37 = 183,585.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,906.72/748,655.37 = 183,585.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,906.72x = 748,655.37 × 183,585.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,906.72x = 137,441,941,020.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,441,941,020.77/498,906.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,486.25

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