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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,388.90, 447,583.50 and 98,709.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,388.90, 447,583.50 and 98,709.29 is: 148,063.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,388.90 : 447,583.50 = 98,709.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,388.90/447,583.50 = 98,709.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,388.90x = 447,583.50 × 98,709.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,388.90x = 44,180,646,769.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,180,646,769.25/298,388.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,063.98

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