Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,429.20, 427,134 and 304,429.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 304,429.20, 427,134 and 304,429.20 is: 427,134
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,429.20 : 427,134 = 304,429.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,429.20/427,134 = 304,429.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,429.20x = 427,134 × 304,429.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,429.20x = 130,032,061,912.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,032,061,912.80/304,429.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,134
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