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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,592.20, 431,388.30 and 287,592.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,592.20, 431,388.30 and 287,592.20 is: 431,388.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,592.20 : 431,388.30 = 287,592.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,592.20/431,388.30 = 287,592.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,592.20x = 431,388.30 × 287,592.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,592.20x = 124,063,910,251.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,063,910,251.26/287,592.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,388.30

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