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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,065.60, 431,320.80 and 288,065.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,065.60, 431,320.80 and 288,065.60 is: 431,320.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,065.60 : 431,320.80 = 288,065.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,065.60/431,320.80 = 288,065.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,065.60x = 431,320.80 × 288,065.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,065.60x = 124,248,685,044.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,248,685,044.48/288,065.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,320.80

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