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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,442.20, 401,894.20 and 287,442.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,442.20, 401,894.20 and 287,442.20 is: 401,894.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,442.20 : 401,894.20 = 287,442.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,442.20/401,894.20 = 287,442.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,442.20x = 401,894.20 × 287,442.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,442.20x = 115,521,353,015.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,521,353,015.24/287,442.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,894.20

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