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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,895.70, 402,529.10 and 287,895.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,895.70, 402,529.10 and 287,895.70 is: 402,529.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,895.70 : 402,529.10 = 287,895.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,895.70/402,529.10 = 287,895.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,895.70x = 402,529.10 × 287,895.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,895.70x = 115,886,397,014.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,886,397,014.87/287,895.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,529.10

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