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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,004.30, 402,272.90 and 288,004.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,004.30, 402,272.90 and 288,004.30 is: 402,272.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,004.30 : 402,272.90 = 288,004.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,004.30/402,272.90 = 288,004.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,004.30x = 402,272.90 × 288,004.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,004.30x = 115,856,324,973.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,856,324,973.47/288,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,272.90

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