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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,414.80, 401,593.40 and 287,414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,414.80, 401,593.40 and 287,414.80 is: 401,593.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,414.80 : 401,593.40 = 287,414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,414.80/401,593.40 = 287,414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,414.80x = 401,593.40 × 287,414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,414.80x = 115,423,886,742.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,423,886,742.32/287,414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,593.40

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