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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,038.72, 748,854.54 and 183,717.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,038.72, 748,854.54 and 183,717.06 is: 275,684.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,038.72 : 748,854.54 = 183,717.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,038.72/748,854.54 = 183,717.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,038.72x = 748,854.54 × 183,717.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,038.72x = 137,577,354,456.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,577,354,456.45/499,038.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,684.73

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