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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,476.84, 447,607.74 and 98,760.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,476.84, 447,607.74 and 98,760.36 is: 148,104.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,476.84 : 447,607.74 = 98,760.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,476.84/447,607.74 = 98,760.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,476.84x = 447,607.74 × 98,760.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,476.84x = 44,205,901,541.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,205,901,541.19/298,476.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,104.96

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