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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,160.70, 398,328.76 and 246,001.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,160.70, 398,328.76 and 246,001.98 is: 338,876.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,160.70 : 398,328.76 = 246,001.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,160.70/398,328.76 = 246,001.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,160.70x = 398,328.76 × 246,001.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,160.70x = 97,989,663,650.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,989,663,650.94/289,160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,876.15

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