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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,384.60, 429,576.90 and 286,384.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,384.60, 429,576.90 and 286,384.60 is: 429,576.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,384.60 : 429,576.90 = 286,384.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,384.60/429,576.90 = 286,384.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,384.60x = 429,576.90 × 286,384.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,384.60x = 123,024,208,675.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,024,208,675.74/286,384.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,576.90

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