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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,325.04, 748,968.12 and 275,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,325.04, 748,968.12 and 275,130 is: 412,684.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,325.04 : 748,968.12 = 275,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,325.04/748,968.12 = 275,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,325.04x = 748,968.12 × 275,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,325.04x = 206,063,598,855.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,063,598,855.60/499,325.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,684.29

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