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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,015.30, 457,986.15 and 306,015.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,015.30, 457,986.15 and 306,015.30 is: 457,986.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,015.30 : 457,986.15 = 306,015.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,015.30/457,986.15 = 306,015.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,015.30x = 457,986.15 × 306,015.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,015.30x = 140,150,769,088.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,150,769,088.10/306,015.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,986.15

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