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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,476.20, 456,714.30 and 304,476.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,476.20, 456,714.30 and 304,476.20 is: 456,714.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,476.20 : 456,714.30 = 304,476.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,476.20/456,714.30 = 304,476.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,476.20x = 456,714.30 × 304,476.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,476.20x = 139,058,634,549.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,058,634,549.66/304,476.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,714.30

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