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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,315.36, 447,366.48 and 98,598.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,315.36, 447,366.48 and 98,598.88 is: 147,863.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,315.36 : 447,366.48 = 98,598.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,315.36/447,366.48 = 98,598.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,315.36x = 447,366.48 × 98,598.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,315.36x = 44,109,833,877.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,109,833,877.54/298,315.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,863.10

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