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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,878.64, 398,752.72 and 198,533.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,878.64, 398,752.72 and 198,533.66 is: 274,045.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,878.64 : 398,752.72 = 198,533.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,878.64/398,752.72 = 198,533.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,878.64x = 398,752.72 × 198,533.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,878.64x = 79,165,836,936.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,165,836,936.56/288,878.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,045.31

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