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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,045.30, 432,067.95 and 288,045.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,045.30, 432,067.95 and 288,045.30 is: 432,067.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,045.30 : 432,067.95 = 288,045.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,045.30/432,067.95 = 288,045.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,045.30x = 432,067.95 × 288,045.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,045.30x = 124,455,142,278.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,455,142,278.14/288,045.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,067.95

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