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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,763.60, 521,645.40 and 98,445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,763.60, 521,645.40 and 98,445.60 is: 147,668.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,763.60 : 521,645.40 = 98,445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,763.60/521,645.40 = 98,445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,763.60x = 521,645.40 × 98,445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,763.60x = 51,353,694,390.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,353,694,390.24/347,763.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,668.40

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