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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,805.18, 588,306.99 and 288,940.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,805.18, 588,306.99 and 288,940.66 is: 398,274.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,805.18 : 588,306.99 = 288,940.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,805.18/588,306.99 = 288,940.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,805.18x = 588,306.99 × 288,940.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,805.18x = 169,985,809,973.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,985,809,973.21/426,805.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,274.95

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