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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,268.88, 447,473.39 and 98,589.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,268.88, 447,473.39 and 98,589.28 is: 147,907.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,268.88 : 447,473.39 = 98,589.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,268.88/447,473.39 = 98,589.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,268.88x = 447,473.39 × 98,589.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,268.88x = 44,116,078,467.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,116,078,467.05/298,268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,907.08

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