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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,586.52, 447,942.96 and 98,895.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,586.52, 447,942.96 and 98,895.60 is: 148,364.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,586.52 : 447,942.96 = 98,895.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,586.52/447,942.96 = 98,895.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,586.52x = 447,942.96 × 98,895.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,586.52x = 44,299,587,794.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,299,587,794.98/298,586.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,364.33

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