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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,005.20, 432,007.80 and 258,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,005.20, 432,007.80 and 258,974.80 is: 388,462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,005.20 : 432,007.80 = 258,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,005.20/432,007.80 = 258,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,005.20x = 432,007.80 × 258,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,005.20x = 111,879,133,603.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,879,133,603.44/288,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,462.20

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