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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,487.40, 426,982.20 and 304,487.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,487.40, 426,982.20 and 304,487.40 is: 426,982.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,487.40 : 426,982.20 = 304,487.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,487.40/426,982.20 = 304,487.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,487.40x = 426,982.20 × 304,487.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,487.40x = 130,010,699,924.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,010,699,924.28/304,487.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,982.20

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