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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,257.20, 524,608.20 and 288,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,257.20, 524,608.20 and 288,049.20 is: 431,434.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,257.20 : 524,608.20 = 288,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,257.20/524,608.20 = 288,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,257.20x = 524,608.20 × 288,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,257.20x = 151,112,972,323.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,112,972,323.44/350,257.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,434.31

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