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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,555.70, 436,240.08 and 302,555.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,555.70, 436,240.08 and 302,555.70 is: 436,240.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,555.70 : 436,240.08 = 302,555.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,555.70/436,240.08 = 302,555.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,555.70x = 436,240.08 × 302,555.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,555.70x = 131,986,922,772.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,986,922,772.46/302,555.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,240.08

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