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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,635.80, 573,953.70 and 98,325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,635.80, 573,953.70 and 98,325.80 is: 147,488.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,635.80 : 573,953.70 = 98,325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,635.80/573,953.70 = 98,325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,635.80x = 573,953.70 × 98,325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,635.80x = 56,434,456,715.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,434,456,715.46/382,635.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,488.70

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