Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,768.40, 425,626 and 304,768.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 304,768.40, 425,626 and 304,768.40 is: 425,626
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,768.40 : 425,626 = 304,768.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,768.40/425,626 = 304,768.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,768.40x = 425,626 × 304,768.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,768.40x = 129,717,355,018.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,717,355,018.40/304,768.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,626
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