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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,032.30, 432,048.45 and 288,032.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,032.30, 432,048.45 and 288,032.30 is: 432,048.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,032.30 : 432,048.45 = 288,032.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,032.30/432,048.45 = 288,032.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,032.30x = 432,048.45 × 288,032.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,032.30x = 124,443,908,764.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,443,908,764.94/288,032.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,048.45

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