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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,467.20, 456,700.80 and 304,467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,467.20, 456,700.80 and 304,467.20 is: 456,700.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,467.20 : 456,700.80 = 304,467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,467.20/456,700.80 = 304,467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,467.20x = 456,700.80 × 304,467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,467.20x = 139,050,413,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,050,413,813.76/304,467.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,700.80

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