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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,862.40, 451,809.45 and 301,862.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,862.40, 451,809.45 and 301,862.40 is: 451,809.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,862.40 : 451,809.45 = 301,862.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,862.40/451,809.45 = 301,862.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,862.40x = 451,809.45 × 301,862.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,862.40x = 136,384,284,919.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,384,284,919.68/301,862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,809.45

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