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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,596.20, 436,298.40 and 302,596.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,596.20, 436,298.40 and 302,596.20 is: 436,298.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,596.20 : 436,298.40 = 302,596.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,596.20/436,298.40 = 302,596.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,596.20x = 436,298.40 × 302,596.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,596.20x = 132,022,237,906.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,022,237,906.08/302,596.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,298.40

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