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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,031.72, 748,844.04 and 183,710.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,031.72, 748,844.04 and 183,710.08 is: 275,674.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,031.72 : 748,844.04 = 183,710.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,031.72/748,844.04 = 183,710.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,031.72x = 748,844.04 × 183,710.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,031.72x = 137,570,198,495.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,570,198,495.92/499,031.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,674.26

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