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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,041.20, 428,807.60 and 306,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,041.20, 428,807.60 and 306,041.20 is: 428,807.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,041.20 : 428,807.60 = 306,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,041.20/428,807.60 = 306,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,041.20x = 428,807.60 × 306,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,041.20x = 131,232,792,473.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,232,792,473.12/306,041.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,807.60

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