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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,031.70, 403,659.10 and 288,031.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,031.70, 403,659.10 and 288,031.70 is: 403,659.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,031.70 : 403,659.10 = 288,031.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,031.70/403,659.10 = 288,031.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,031.70x = 403,659.10 × 288,031.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,031.70x = 116,266,616,793.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,266,616,793.47/288,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,659.10

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