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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,456, 749,184.72 and 203,968

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,456, 749,184.72 and 203,968 is: 305,952.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,456 : 749,184.72 = 203,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,456/749,184.72 = 203,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,456x = 749,184.72 × 203,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,456x = 152,809,708,968.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,809,708,968.96/499,456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,952.29

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