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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,910.26, 748,275.48 and 143,837.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,910.26, 748,275.48 and 143,837.04 is: 215,729.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,910.26 : 748,275.48 = 143,837.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,910.26/748,275.48 = 143,837.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,910.26x = 748,275.48 × 143,837.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,910.26x = 107,629,730,147.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,629,730,147.78/498,910.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,729.64

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