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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,052.60, 432,078.90 and 288,052.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,052.60, 432,078.90 and 288,052.60 is: 432,078.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,052.60 : 432,078.90 = 288,052.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,052.60/432,078.90 = 288,052.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,052.60x = 432,078.90 × 288,052.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,052.60x = 124,461,450,550.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,461,450,550.14/288,052.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,078.90

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