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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,579.70, 431,369.55 and 287,579.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,579.70, 431,369.55 and 287,579.70 is: 431,369.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,579.70 : 431,369.55 = 287,579.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,579.70/431,369.55 = 287,579.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,579.70x = 431,369.55 × 287,579.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,579.70x = 124,053,125,778.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,053,125,778.14/287,579.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,369.55

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