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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,858.60, 398,725.08 and 198,513.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,858.60, 398,725.08 and 198,513.63 is: 274,017.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,858.60 : 398,725.08 = 198,513.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,858.60/398,725.08 = 198,513.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,858.60x = 398,725.08 × 198,513.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,858.60x = 79,152,363,002.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,152,363,002.84/288,858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,017.68

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