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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,524.16, 398,312.64 and 198,944.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,524.16, 398,312.64 and 198,944.64 is: 274,646.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,524.16 : 398,312.64 = 198,944.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,524.16/398,312.64 = 198,944.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,524.16x = 398,312.64 × 198,944.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,524.16x = 79,242,164,772.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,242,164,772.25/288,524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,646.55

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