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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,514.70, 461,272.05 and 307,514.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,514.70, 461,272.05 and 307,514.70 is: 461,272.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,514.70 : 461,272.05 = 307,514.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,514.70/461,272.05 = 307,514.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,514.70x = 461,272.05 × 307,514.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,514.70x = 141,847,936,074.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,847,936,074.14/307,514.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,272.05

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