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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,635.90, 429,640.50 and 307,635.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,635.90, 429,640.50 and 307,635.90 is: 429,640.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,635.90 : 429,640.50 = 307,635.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,635.90/429,640.50 = 307,635.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,635.90x = 429,640.50 × 307,635.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,635.90x = 132,172,841,893.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,172,841,893.95/307,635.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,640.50

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