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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,901.60, 455,852.40 and 303,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,901.60, 455,852.40 and 303,901.60 is: 455,852.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,901.60 : 455,852.40 = 303,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,901.60/455,852.40 = 303,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,901.60x = 455,852.40 × 303,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,901.60x = 138,534,273,723.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,534,273,723.84/303,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,852.40

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