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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,384.60, 431,076.90 and 287,384.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,384.60, 431,076.90 and 287,384.60 is: 431,076.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,384.60 : 431,076.90 = 287,384.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,384.60/431,076.90 = 287,384.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,384.60x = 431,076.90 × 287,384.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,384.60x = 123,884,862,475.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,884,862,475.74/287,384.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,076.90

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