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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,582.76, 462,753.61 and 306,582.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,582.76, 462,753.61 and 306,582.76 is: 462,753.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,582.76 : 462,753.61 = 306,582.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,582.76/462,753.61 = 306,582.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,582.76x = 462,753.61 × 306,582.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,582.76x = 141,872,278,953.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,872,278,953.76/306,582.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,753.61

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