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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,007.70, 748,511.55 and 183,423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,007.70, 748,511.55 and 183,423.60 is: 275,135.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,007.70 : 748,511.55 = 183,423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,007.70/748,511.55 = 183,423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,007.70x = 748,511.55 × 183,423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,007.70x = 137,294,683,142.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,294,683,142.58/499,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,135.40

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