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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,269.88, 447,474.89 and 98,590.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,269.88, 447,474.89 and 98,590.28 is: 147,908.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,269.88 : 447,474.89 = 98,590.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,269.88/447,474.89 = 98,590.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,269.88x = 447,474.89 × 98,590.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,269.88x = 44,116,674,698.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,116,674,698.07/298,269.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,908.58

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