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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,938.89, 748,881.50 and 308,824.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,938.89, 748,881.50 and 308,824.18 is: 463,529.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,938.89 : 748,881.50 = 308,824.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,938.89/748,881.50 = 308,824.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,938.89x = 748,881.50 × 308,824.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,938.89x = 231,272,715,154.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,272,715,154.67/498,938.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,529.14

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