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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,734.40, 421,875.20 and 301,734.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,734.40, 421,875.20 and 301,734.40 is: 421,875.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,734.40 : 421,875.20 = 301,734.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,734.40/421,875.20 = 301,734.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,734.40x = 421,875.20 × 301,734.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,734.40x = 127,294,260,346.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,294,260,346.88/301,734.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,875.20

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