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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,427.30, 614,420.30 and 438,427.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,427.30, 614,420.30 and 438,427.30 is: 614,420.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,427.30 : 614,420.30 = 438,427.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,427.30/614,420.30 = 438,427.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,427.30x = 614,420.30 × 438,427.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,427.30x = 269,378,633,194.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,378,633,194.19/438,427.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,420.30

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