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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,742.70, 402,314.90 and 287,742.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,742.70, 402,314.90 and 287,742.70 is: 402,314.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,742.70 : 402,314.90 = 287,742.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,742.70/402,314.90 = 287,742.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,742.70x = 402,314.90 × 287,742.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,742.70x = 115,763,175,576.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,763,175,576.23/287,742.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,314.90

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