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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,840.01, 574,256.09 and 98,529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,840.01, 574,256.09 and 98,529.44 is: 147,793.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,840.01 : 574,256.09 = 98,529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,840.01/574,256.09 = 98,529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,840.01x = 574,256.09 × 98,529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,840.01x = 56,581,127,600.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,581,127,600.36/382,840.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,793.14

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