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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,061.20, 428,835.60 and 306,061.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,061.20, 428,835.60 and 306,061.20 is: 428,835.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,061.20 : 428,835.60 = 306,061.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,061.20/428,835.60 = 306,061.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,061.20x = 428,835.60 × 306,061.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,061.20x = 131,249,938,338.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,249,938,338.72/306,061.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,835.60

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