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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,934.73, 748,962.97 and 199,626.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,934.73, 748,962.97 and 199,626.47 is: 299,664.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,934.73 : 748,962.97 = 199,626.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,934.73/748,962.97 = 199,626.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,934.73x = 748,962.97 × 199,626.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,934.73x = 149,512,829,617.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,512,829,617.94/498,934.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,664.10

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