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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,286.34, 447,499.59 and 98,606.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,286.34, 447,499.59 and 98,606.73 is: 147,933.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,286.34 : 447,499.59 = 98,606.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,286.34/447,499.59 = 98,606.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,286.34x = 447,499.59 × 98,606.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,286.34x = 44,126,471,246.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,126,471,246.24/298,286.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,933.26

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