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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,041.55, 428,901.04 and 306,041.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,041.55, 428,901.04 and 306,041.55 is: 428,901.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,041.55 : 428,901.04 = 306,041.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,041.55/428,901.04 = 306,041.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,041.55x = 428,901.04 × 306,041.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,041.55x = 131,261,538,313.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,261,538,313.11/306,041.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,901.04

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