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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,892.80, 458,839.20 and 305,892.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,892.80, 458,839.20 and 305,892.80 is: 458,839.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,892.80 : 458,839.20 = 305,892.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,892.80/458,839.20 = 305,892.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,892.80x = 458,839.20 × 305,892.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,892.80x = 140,355,607,637.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,355,607,637.76/305,892.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,839.20

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