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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,435.70, 427,143.10 and 304,435.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,435.70, 427,143.10 and 304,435.70 is: 427,143.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,435.70 : 427,143.10 = 304,435.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,435.70/427,143.10 = 304,435.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,435.70x = 427,143.10 × 304,435.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,435.70x = 130,037,608,648.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,037,608,648.67/304,435.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,143.10

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