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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,928.85, 748,688.51 and 183,607.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,928.85, 748,688.51 and 183,607.19 is: 275,519.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,928.85 : 748,688.51 = 183,607.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,928.85/748,688.51 = 183,607.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,928.85x = 748,688.51 × 183,607.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,928.85x = 137,464,590,221.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,464,590,221.96/498,928.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,519.43

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