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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,860.60, 521,790.90 and 98,542.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,860.60, 521,790.90 and 98,542.60 is: 147,813.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,860.60 : 521,790.90 = 98,542.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,860.60/521,790.90 = 98,542.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,860.60x = 521,790.90 × 98,542.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,860.60x = 51,418,631,942.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,418,631,942.34/347,860.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,813.90

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