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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,751.60, 521,627.40 and 98,433.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,751.60, 521,627.40 and 98,433.60 is: 147,650.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,751.60 : 521,627.40 = 98,433.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,751.60/521,627.40 = 98,433.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,751.60x = 521,627.40 × 98,433.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,751.60x = 51,345,662,840.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,345,662,840.64/347,751.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,650.40

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