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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,569.73, 462,734.01 and 306,569.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,569.73, 462,734.01 and 306,569.73 is: 462,734.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,569.73 : 462,734.01 = 306,569.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,569.73/462,734.01 = 306,569.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,569.73x = 462,734.01 × 306,569.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,569.73x = 141,860,240,507.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,860,240,507.52/306,569.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,734.01

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