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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,020.60, 431,253.30 and 288,020.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,020.60, 431,253.30 and 288,020.60 is: 431,253.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,020.60 : 431,253.30 = 288,020.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,020.60/431,253.30 = 288,020.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,020.60x = 431,253.30 × 288,020.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,020.60x = 124,209,834,217.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,209,834,217.98/288,020.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,253.30

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