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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,775.40, 425,635.80 and 304,775.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,775.40, 425,635.80 and 304,775.40 is: 425,635.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,775.40 : 425,635.80 = 304,775.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,775.40/425,635.80 = 304,775.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,775.40x = 425,635.80 × 304,775.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,775.40x = 129,723,321,199.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,723,321,199.32/304,775.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,635.80

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