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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,522.28, 398,271.86 and 258,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,522.28, 398,271.86 and 258,254.20 is: 356,490.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,522.28 : 398,271.86 = 258,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,522.28/398,271.86 = 258,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,522.28x = 398,271.86 × 258,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,522.28x = 102,855,380,586.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,855,380,586.81/288,522.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,490.25

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