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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,047.60, 447,071.40 and 98,398.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,047.60, 447,071.40 and 98,398.80 is: 147,598.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,047.60 : 447,071.40 = 98,398.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,047.60/447,071.40 = 98,398.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,047.60x = 447,071.40 × 98,398.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,047.60x = 43,991,289,274.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,991,289,274.32/298,047.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,598.20

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