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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,712,748.70, 431,569,123.05 and 287,712,748.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,712,748.70, 431,569,123.05 and 287,712,748.70 is: 431,569,123.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,712,748.70 : 431,569,123.05 = 287,712,748.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,712,748.70/431,569,123.05 = 287,712,748.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,712,748.70x = 431,569,123.05 × 287,712,748.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,712,748.70x = 124,167,938,646,764,032
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,167,938,646,764,032/287,712,748.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,569,123.05

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