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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,114.40, 385,422.60 and 275,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,114.40, 385,422.60 and 275,114.40 is: 385,422.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,114.40 : 385,422.60 = 275,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,114.40/385,422.60 = 275,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,114.40x = 385,422.60 × 275,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,114.40x = 106,035,307,345.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,035,307,345.44/275,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,422.60

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