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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,581.92, 521,411.76 and 98,283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,581.92, 521,411.76 and 98,283.36 is: 147,436.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,581.92 : 521,411.76 = 98,283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,581.92/521,411.76 = 98,283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,581.92x = 521,411.76 × 98,283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,581.92x = 51,246,099,716.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,246,099,716.31/347,581.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,436.03

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