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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,772.40, 425,631.60 and 304,772.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,772.40, 425,631.60 and 304,772.40 is: 425,631.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,772.40 : 425,631.60 = 304,772.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,772.40/425,631.60 = 304,772.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,772.40x = 425,631.60 × 304,772.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,772.40x = 129,720,764,247.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,720,764,247.84/304,772.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,631.60

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