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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,946.60, 427,458.30 and 98,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,946.60, 427,458.30 and 98,015.40 is: 147,036.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,946.60 : 427,458.30 = 98,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,946.60/427,458.30 = 98,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,946.60x = 427,458.30 × 98,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,946.60x = 41,897,496,257.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,897,496,257.82/284,946.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,036.31

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