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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,932.32, 747,931.92 and 183,304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,932.32, 747,931.92 and 183,304.48 is: 274,785.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,932.32 : 747,931.92 = 183,304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,932.32/747,931.92 = 183,304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,932.32x = 747,931.92 × 183,304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,932.32x = 137,099,271,671.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,099,271,671.00/498,932.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,785.31

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