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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,639.90, 429,646.10 and 307,639.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,639.90, 429,646.10 and 307,639.90 is: 429,646.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,639.90 : 429,646.10 = 307,639.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,639.90/429,646.10 = 307,639.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,639.90x = 429,646.10 × 307,639.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,639.90x = 132,176,283,239.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,176,283,239.39/307,639.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,646.10

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