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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,276.34, 447,349.71 and 98,549.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,276.34, 447,349.71 and 98,549.42 is: 147,802.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,276.34 : 447,349.71 = 98,549.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,276.34/447,349.71 = 98,549.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,276.34x = 447,349.71 × 98,549.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,276.34x = 44,086,054,457.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,086,054,457.67/298,276.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,802.72

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