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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,003.40, 426,304.60 and 304,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,003.40, 426,304.60 and 304,003.40 is: 426,304.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,003.40 : 426,304.60 = 304,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,003.40/426,304.60 = 304,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,003.40x = 426,304.60 × 304,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,003.40x = 129,598,047,835.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,598,047,835.64/304,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,304.60

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