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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,324.13, 398,074.52 and 258,056.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,324.13, 398,074.52 and 258,056.97 is: 356,286.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,324.13 : 398,074.52 = 258,056.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,324.13/398,074.52 = 258,056.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,324.13x = 398,074.52 × 258,056.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,324.13x = 102,725,904,465.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,725,904,465.40/288,324.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,286.19

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