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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,999.60, 431,221.80 and 287,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,999.60, 431,221.80 and 287,999.60 is: 431,221.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,999.60 : 431,221.80 = 287,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,999.60/431,221.80 = 287,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,999.60x = 431,221.80 × 287,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,999.60x = 124,191,705,911.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,191,705,911.28/287,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,221.80

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