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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,974.88, 398,945.52 and 198,384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,974.88, 398,945.52 and 198,384.48 is: 273,880.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,974.88 : 398,945.52 = 198,384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,974.88/398,945.52 = 198,384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,974.88x = 398,945.52 × 198,384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,974.88x = 79,144,599,533.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,144,599,533.53/288,974.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,880.55

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