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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,233.22, 502,858.94 and 98,583.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,233.22, 502,858.94 and 98,583.48 is: 147,877.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,233.22 : 502,858.94 = 98,583.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,233.22/502,858.94 = 98,583.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,233.22x = 502,858.94 × 98,583.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,233.22x = 49,573,583,761.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,573,583,761.39/335,233.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,877.90

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