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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,324.36, 447,379.98 and 98,607.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,324.36, 447,379.98 and 98,607.88 is: 147,876.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,324.36 : 447,379.98 = 98,607.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,324.36/447,379.98 = 98,607.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,324.36x = 447,379.98 × 98,607.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,324.36x = 44,115,191,382.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,115,191,382.24/298,324.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,876.60

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