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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,032.72, 748,845.54 and 183,711.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,032.72, 748,845.54 and 183,711.08 is: 275,675.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,032.72 : 748,845.54 = 183,711.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,032.72/748,845.54 = 183,711.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,032.72x = 748,845.54 × 183,711.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,032.72x = 137,571,222,906.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,571,222,906.58/499,032.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,675.76

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