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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,423.80, 432,635.70 and 288,423.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,423.80, 432,635.70 and 288,423.80 is: 432,635.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,423.80 : 432,635.70 = 288,423.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,423.80/432,635.70 = 288,423.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,423.80x = 432,635.70 × 288,423.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,423.80x = 124,782,432,609.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,782,432,609.66/288,423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,635.70

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