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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,545.40, 459,818.10 and 306,545.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,545.40, 459,818.10 and 306,545.40 is: 459,818.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,545.40 : 459,818.10 = 306,545.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,545.40/459,818.10 = 306,545.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,545.40x = 459,818.10 × 306,545.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,545.40x = 140,955,123,391.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,955,123,391.74/306,545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,818.10

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