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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,621.30, 546,906.03 and 98,396.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,621.30, 546,906.03 and 98,396.98 is: 147,588.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,621.30 : 546,906.03 = 98,396.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,621.30/546,906.03 = 98,396.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,621.30x = 546,906.03 × 98,396.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,621.30x = 53,813,901,695.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,813,901,695.79/364,621.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,588.48

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