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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,639.94, 749,469.63 and 183,934.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,639.94, 749,469.63 and 183,934.34 is: 275,905.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,639.94 : 749,469.63 = 183,934.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,639.94/749,469.63 = 183,934.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,639.94x = 749,469.63 × 183,934.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,639.94x = 137,853,201,744.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,853,201,744.09/499,639.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,905.09

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