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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,429.20 : 427,134 = 304,429.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,429.20/427,134 = 304,429.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,429.20x = 427,134 × 304,429.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,429.20x = 130,032,061,912.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,032,061,912.80/304,429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,134

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