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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,904.66, 521,861.91 and 98,586.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,904.66, 521,861.91 and 98,586.66 is: 147,881.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,904.66 : 521,861.91 = 98,586.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,904.66/521,861.91 = 98,586.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,904.66x = 521,861.91 × 98,586.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,904.66x = 51,448,622,688.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,448,622,688.12/347,904.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,881.38

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