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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,566.20, 431,349.30 and 287,566.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,566.20, 431,349.30 and 287,566.20 is: 431,349.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,566.20 : 431,349.30 = 287,566.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,566.20/431,349.30 = 287,566.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,566.20x = 431,349.30 × 287,566.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,566.20x = 124,041,479,073.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,041,479,073.66/287,566.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,349.30

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