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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,266.40, 429,399.60 and 286,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,266.40, 429,399.60 and 286,266.40 is: 429,399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,266.40 : 429,399.60 = 286,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,266.40/429,399.60 = 286,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,266.40x = 429,399.60 × 286,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,266.40x = 122,922,677,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,922,677,653.44/286,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,399.60

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