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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,446.70, 401,900.50 and 287,446.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,446.70, 401,900.50 and 287,446.70 is: 401,900.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,446.70 : 401,900.50 = 287,446.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,446.70/401,900.50 = 287,446.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,446.70x = 401,900.50 × 287,446.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,446.70x = 115,524,972,453.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,524,972,453.35/287,446.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,900.50

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