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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,347.90, 507,545.21 and 98,463.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,347.90, 507,545.21 and 98,463.79 is: 147,702.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,347.90 : 507,545.21 = 98,463.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,347.90/507,545.21 = 98,463.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,347.90x = 507,545.21 × 98,463.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,347.90x = 49,974,825,864.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,974,825,864.24/338,347.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,702.48

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