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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,298.40, 573,447.60 and 288,986.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,298.40, 573,447.60 and 288,986.40 is: 433,479.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,298.40 : 573,447.60 = 288,986.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,298.40/573,447.60 = 288,986.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,298.40x = 573,447.60 × 288,986.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,298.40x = 165,718,557,512.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,718,557,512.64/382,298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,479.60

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