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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,290.62, 748,862.06 and 183,673.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,290.62, 748,862.06 and 183,673.71 is: 275,483.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,290.62 : 748,862.06 = 183,673.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,290.62/748,862.06 = 183,673.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,290.62x = 748,862.06 × 183,673.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,290.62x = 137,546,271,920.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,546,271,920.07/499,290.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,483.39

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