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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,597.20, 436,299.84 and 302,597.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,597.20, 436,299.84 and 302,597.20 is: 436,299.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,597.20 : 436,299.84 = 302,597.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,597.20/436,299.84 = 302,597.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,597.20x = 436,299.84 × 302,597.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,597.20x = 132,023,109,944.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,023,109,944.45/302,597.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,299.84

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