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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,555.40, 461,333.10 and 307,555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,555.40, 461,333.10 and 307,555.40 is: 461,333.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,555.40 : 461,333.10 = 307,555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,555.40/461,333.10 = 307,555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,555.40x = 461,333.10 × 307,555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,555.40x = 141,885,486,103.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,885,486,103.74/307,555.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,333.10

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