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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,712,019.20, 431,568,028.80 and 287,712,019.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,712,019.20, 431,568,028.80 and 287,712,019.20 is: 431,568,028.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,712,019.20 : 431,568,028.80 = 287,712,019.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,712,019.20/431,568,028.80 = 287,712,019.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,712,019.20x = 431,568,028.80 × 287,712,019.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,712,019.20x = 124,167,308,988,211,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,167,308,988,211,744/287,712,019.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,568,028.80

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