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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,315.92, 748,979.35 and 144,333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,315.92, 748,979.35 and 144,333.02 is: 216,501.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,315.92 : 748,979.35 = 144,333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,315.92/748,979.35 = 144,333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,315.92x = 748,979.35 × 144,333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,315.92x = 108,102,451,503.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,102,451,503.14/499,315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,501.11

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