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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,533.81, 398,287.73 and 258,265.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,533.81, 398,287.73 and 258,265.73 is: 356,506.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,533.81 : 398,287.73 = 258,265.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,533.81/398,287.73 = 258,265.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,533.81x = 398,287.73 × 258,265.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,533.81x = 102,864,072,979.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,864,072,979.88/288,533.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,506.13

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