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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,002.35, 432,003.53 and 288,002.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,002.35, 432,003.53 and 288,002.35 is: 432,003.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,002.35 : 432,003.53 = 288,002.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,002.35/432,003.53 = 288,002.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,002.35x = 432,003.53 × 288,002.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,002.35x = 124,418,031,848.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,418,031,848.30/288,002.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,003.53

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