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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,482.40, 426,975.20 and 304,482.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,482.40, 426,975.20 and 304,482.40 is: 426,975.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,482.40 : 426,975.20 = 304,482.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,482.40/426,975.20 = 304,482.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,482.40x = 426,975.20 × 304,482.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,482.40x = 130,006,433,636.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,006,433,636.48/304,482.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,975.20

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