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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,264.80, 428,522.40 and 286,264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,264.80, 428,522.40 and 286,264.80 is: 428,522.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,264.80 : 428,522.40 = 286,264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,264.80/428,522.40 = 286,264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,264.80x = 428,522.40 × 286,264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,264.80x = 122,670,879,131.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,670,879,131.52/286,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,522.40

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