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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,985.60, 431,200.80 and 287,985.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,985.60, 431,200.80 and 287,985.60 is: 431,200.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,985.60 : 431,200.80 = 287,985.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,985.60/431,200.80 = 287,985.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,985.60x = 431,200.80 × 287,985.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,985.60x = 124,179,621,108.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,179,621,108.48/287,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,200.80

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