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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,033.72, 748,847.04 and 183,712.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,033.72, 748,847.04 and 183,712.08 is: 275,677.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,033.72 : 748,847.04 = 183,712.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,033.72/748,847.04 = 183,712.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,033.72x = 748,847.04 × 183,712.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,033.72x = 137,572,247,320.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,572,247,320.24/499,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,677.26

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