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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,338.58, 598,638.52 and 288,884.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,338.58, 598,638.52 and 288,884.05 is: 398,162.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,338.58 : 598,638.52 = 288,884.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,338.58/598,638.52 = 288,884.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,338.58x = 598,638.52 × 288,884.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,338.58x = 172,937,120,143.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,937,120,143.61/434,338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,162.01

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