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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,737.60, 521,606.40 and 98,419.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,737.60, 521,606.40 and 98,419.60 is: 147,629.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,737.60 : 521,606.40 = 98,419.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,737.60/521,606.40 = 98,419.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,737.60x = 521,606.40 × 98,419.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,737.60x = 51,336,293,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,336,293,245.44/347,737.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,629.40

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