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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,548.97, 398,308.69 and 258,280.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,548.97, 398,308.69 and 258,280.89 is: 356,527.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,548.97 : 398,308.69 = 258,280.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,548.97/398,308.69 = 258,280.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,548.97x = 398,308.69 × 258,280.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,548.97x = 102,875,521,777.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,875,521,777.13/288,548.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,527.08

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