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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,551.20, 436,233.60 and 302,551.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,551.20, 436,233.60 and 302,551.20 is: 436,233.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,551.20 : 436,233.60 = 302,551.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,551.20/436,233.60 = 302,551.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,551.20x = 436,233.60 × 302,551.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,551.20x = 131,982,999,160.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,982,999,160.32/302,551.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,233.60

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