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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,116, 748,224.72 and 183,505.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,116, 748,224.72 and 183,505.44 is: 275,092.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,116 : 748,224.72 = 183,505.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,116/748,224.72 = 183,505.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,116x = 748,224.72 × 183,505.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,116x = 137,303,306,462.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,303,306,462.48/499,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,092.98

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