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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,429.80, 428,043.90 and 98,397.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,429.80, 428,043.90 and 98,397.80 is: 147,561.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,429.80 : 428,043.90 = 98,397.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,429.80/428,043.90 = 98,397.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,429.80x = 428,043.90 × 98,397.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,429.80x = 42,118,578,063.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,118,578,063.42/285,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,561.95

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