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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,386.36, 447,472.94 and 98,669.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,386.36, 447,472.94 and 98,669.88 is: 147,969.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,386.36 : 447,472.94 = 98,669.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,386.36/447,472.94 = 98,669.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,386.36x = 447,472.94 × 98,669.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,386.36x = 44,152,101,293.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,152,101,293.05/298,386.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,969.57

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