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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,663.40, 462,995.10 and 98,322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,663.40, 462,995.10 and 98,322.60 is: 147,483.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,663.40 : 462,995.10 = 98,322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,663.40/462,995.10 = 98,322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,663.40x = 462,995.10 × 98,322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,663.40x = 45,522,882,019.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,522,882,019.26/308,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,483.90

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