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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,859.60, 432,511.80 and 288,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,859.60, 432,511.80 and 288,859.60 is: 432,511.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,859.60 : 432,511.80 = 288,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,859.60/432,511.80 = 288,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,859.60x = 432,511.80 × 288,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,859.60x = 124,935,185,543.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,935,185,543.28/288,859.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,511.80

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