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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,581.28, 398,035.52 and 202,559.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,581.28, 398,035.52 and 202,559.52 is: 279,387.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,581.28 : 398,035.52 = 202,559.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,581.28/398,035.52 = 202,559.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,581.28x = 398,035.52 × 202,559.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,581.28x = 80,625,883,874.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,625,883,874.15/288,581.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,387.09

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