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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,592.70, 431,389.05 and 287,592.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,592.70, 431,389.05 and 287,592.70 is: 431,389.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,592.70 : 431,389.05 = 287,592.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,592.70/431,389.05 = 287,592.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,592.70x = 431,389.05 × 287,592.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,592.70x = 124,064,341,639.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,064,341,639.94/287,592.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,389.05

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