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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,428.72, 398,141.10 and 217,016.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,428.72, 398,141.10 and 217,016.33 is: 299,564.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,428.72 : 398,141.10 = 217,016.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,428.72/398,141.10 = 217,016.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,428.72x = 398,141.10 × 217,016.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,428.72x = 86,403,118,353.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,403,118,353.46/288,428.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,564.90

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