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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,003.60, 431,227.80 and 288,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,003.60, 431,227.80 and 288,003.60 is: 431,227.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,003.60 : 431,227.80 = 288,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,003.60/431,227.80 = 288,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,003.60x = 431,227.80 × 288,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,003.60x = 124,195,158,820.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,195,158,820.08/288,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,227.80

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