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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,929.23, 748,866.99 and 308,814.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,929.23, 748,866.99 and 308,814.52 is: 463,514.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,929.23 : 748,866.99 = 308,814.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,929.23/748,866.99 = 308,814.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,929.23x = 748,866.99 × 308,814.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,929.23x = 231,261,000,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,261,000,060.70/498,929.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,514.64

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