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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,059.60, 431,311.80 and 288,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,059.60, 431,311.80 and 288,059.60 is: 431,311.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,059.60 : 431,311.80 = 288,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,059.60/431,311.80 = 288,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,059.60x = 431,311.80 × 288,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,059.60x = 124,243,504,583.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,243,504,583.28/288,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,311.80

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