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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,550.20, 431,325.30 and 287,550.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,550.20, 431,325.30 and 287,550.20 is: 431,325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,550.20 : 431,325.30 = 287,550.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,550.20/431,325.30 = 287,550.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,550.20x = 431,325.30 × 287,550.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,550.20x = 124,027,676,280.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,027,676,280.06/287,550.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,325.30

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