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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,982.40, 538,473.60 and 288,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,982.40, 538,473.60 and 288,998.40 is: 433,497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,982.40 : 538,473.60 = 288,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,982.40/538,473.60 = 288,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,982.40x = 538,473.60 × 288,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,982.40x = 155,618,008,842.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,618,008,842.24/358,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,497.60

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