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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,583.80, 425,639.40 and 303,583.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,583.80, 425,639.40 and 303,583.80 is: 425,639.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,583.80 : 425,639.40 = 303,583.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,583.80/425,639.40 = 303,583.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,583.80x = 425,639.40 × 303,583.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,583.80x = 129,217,226,481.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,217,226,481.72/303,583.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,639.40

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