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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,550.70, 431,326.05 and 287,550.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,550.70, 431,326.05 and 287,550.70 is: 431,326.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,550.70 : 431,326.05 = 287,550.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,550.70/431,326.05 = 287,550.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,550.70x = 431,326.05 × 287,550.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,550.70x = 124,028,107,605.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,028,107,605.74/287,550.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,326.05

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