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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,013.40, 425,929.80 and 304,013.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,013.40, 425,929.80 and 304,013.40 is: 425,929.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,013.40 : 425,929.80 = 304,013.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,013.40/425,929.80 = 304,013.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,013.40x = 425,929.80 × 304,013.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,013.40x = 129,488,366,659.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,488,366,659.32/304,013.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,929.80

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