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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,599,728.20, 431,399,592.30 and 287,599,728.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,599,728.20, 431,399,592.30 and 287,599,728.20 is: 431,399,592.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,599,728.20 : 431,399,592.30 = 287,599,728.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,599,728.20/431,399,592.30 = 287,599,728.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,599,728.20x = 431,399,592.30 × 287,599,728.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,599,728.20x = 124,070,405,491,070,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,070,405,491,070,816/287,599,728.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,399,592.30

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