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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,999.80, 403,812.40 and 288,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,999.80, 403,812.40 and 288,999.80 is: 403,812.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,999.80 : 403,812.40 = 288,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,999.80/403,812.40 = 288,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,999.80x = 403,812.40 × 288,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,999.80x = 116,701,702,837.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,701,702,837.52/288,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,812.40

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