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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,666.20, 402,207.80 and 287,666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,666.20, 402,207.80 and 287,666.20 is: 402,207.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,666.20 : 402,207.80 = 287,666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,666.20/402,207.80 = 287,666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,666.20x = 402,207.80 × 287,666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,666.20x = 115,701,589,436.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,701,589,436.36/287,666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,207.80

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