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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,908.60, 521,862.90 and 98,590.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,908.60, 521,862.90 and 98,590.60 is: 147,885.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,908.60 : 521,862.90 = 98,590.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,908.60/521,862.90 = 98,590.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,908.60x = 521,862.90 × 98,590.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,908.60x = 51,450,776,428.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,450,776,428.74/347,908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,885.90

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