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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,838.30, 457,882.65 and 305,838.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,838.30, 457,882.65 and 305,838.30 is: 457,882.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,838.30 : 457,882.65 = 305,838.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,838.30/457,882.65 = 305,838.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,838.30x = 457,882.65 × 305,838.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,838.30x = 140,038,051,275.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,038,051,275.50/305,838.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,882.65

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