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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,611.60, 429,917.40 and 286,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,611.60, 429,917.40 and 286,611.60 is: 429,917.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,611.60 : 429,917.40 = 286,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,611.60/429,917.40 = 286,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,611.60x = 429,917.40 × 286,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,611.60x = 123,219,313,881.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,219,313,881.84/286,611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,917.40

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