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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,336.86, 447,460.83 and 98,658.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,336.86, 447,460.83 and 98,658.29 is: 147,972.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,336.86 : 447,460.83 = 98,658.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,336.86/447,460.83 = 98,658.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,336.86x = 447,460.83 × 98,658.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,336.86x = 44,145,718,092.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,145,718,092.48/298,336.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,972.72

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