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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,655.80, 573,983.70 and 98,345.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,655.80, 573,983.70 and 98,345.80 is: 147,518.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,655.80 : 573,983.70 = 98,345.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,655.80/573,983.70 = 98,345.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,655.80x = 573,983.70 × 98,345.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,655.80x = 56,448,886,163.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,448,886,163.46/382,655.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,518.70

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