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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,245.60, 603,368.40 and 402,245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,245.60, 603,368.40 and 402,245.60 is: 603,368.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,245.60 : 603,368.40 = 402,245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,245.60/603,368.40 = 402,245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,245.60x = 603,368.40 × 402,245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,245.60x = 242,702,284,079.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,702,284,079.04/402,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,368.40

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