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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,196.80, 402,542.40 and 288,196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,196.80, 402,542.40 and 288,196.80 is: 402,542.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,196.80 : 402,542.40 = 288,196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,196.80/402,542.40 = 288,196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,196.80x = 402,542.40 × 288,196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,196.80x = 116,011,431,544.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,011,431,544.32/288,196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,542.40

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