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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,542.80, 603,372.60 and 431,542.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,542.80, 603,372.60 and 431,542.80 is: 603,372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,542.80 : 603,372.60 = 431,542.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,542.80/603,372.60 = 431,542.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,542.80x = 603,372.60 × 431,542.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,542.80x = 260,381,101,247.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,381,101,247.28/431,542.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,372.60

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