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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,979.92, 402,273.96 and 288,323.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,979.92, 402,273.96 and 288,323.12 is: 398,600.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,979.92 : 402,273.96 = 288,323.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,979.92/402,273.96 = 288,323.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,979.92x = 402,273.96 × 288,323.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,979.92x = 115,984,883,241.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,984,883,241.96/290,979.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,600.99

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