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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,266.60, 401,326.20 and 286,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,266.60, 401,326.20 and 286,266.60 is: 401,326.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,266.60 : 401,326.20 = 286,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,266.60/401,326.20 = 286,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,266.60x = 401,326.20 × 286,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,266.60x = 114,886,286,764.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,886,286,764.92/286,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,326.20

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