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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,207.20, 526,033.20 and 288,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,207.20, 526,033.20 and 288,999.20 is: 432,858.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,207.20 : 526,033.20 = 288,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,207.20/526,033.20 = 288,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,207.20x = 526,033.20 × 288,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,207.20x = 152,023,173,973.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,023,173,973.44/351,207.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,858.93

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