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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,279.40, 432,419.10 and 288,279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,279.40, 432,419.10 and 288,279.40 is: 432,419.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,279.40 : 432,419.10 = 288,279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,279.40/432,419.10 = 288,279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,279.40x = 432,419.10 × 288,279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,279.40x = 124,657,518,696.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,657,518,696.54/288,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,419.10

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