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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,316.10, 397,804.57 and 250,014.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,316.10, 397,804.57 and 250,014.44 is: 344,957.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,316.10 : 397,804.57 = 250,014.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,316.10/397,804.57 = 250,014.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,316.10x = 397,804.57 × 250,014.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,316.10x = 99,456,883,558.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,456,883,558.90/288,316.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,957.79

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