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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,503.60, 455,255.40 and 303,503.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,503.60, 455,255.40 and 303,503.60 is: 455,255.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,503.60 : 455,255.40 = 303,503.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,503.60/455,255.40 = 303,503.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,503.60x = 455,255.40 × 303,503.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,503.60x = 138,171,652,819.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,171,652,819.44/303,503.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,255.40

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