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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,548.92, 431,740.81 and 238,652.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,548.92, 431,740.81 and 238,652.52 is: 357,083.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,548.92 : 431,740.81 = 238,652.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,548.92/431,740.81 = 238,652.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,548.92x = 431,740.81 × 238,652.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,548.92x = 103,036,032,293.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,036,032,293.34/288,548.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,083.41

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