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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,266.90, 429,400.35 and 286,266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,266.90, 429,400.35 and 286,266.90 is: 429,400.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,266.90 : 429,400.35 = 286,266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,266.90/429,400.35 = 286,266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,266.90x = 429,400.35 × 286,266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,266.90x = 122,923,107,053.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,923,107,053.42/286,266.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,400.35

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