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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,298.50, 498,447.75 and 98,826.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,298.50, 498,447.75 and 98,826.50 is: 148,239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,298.50 : 498,447.75 = 98,826.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,298.50/498,447.75 = 98,826.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,298.50x = 498,447.75 × 98,826.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,298.50x = 49,259,846,565.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,259,846,565.38/332,298.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,239.75

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