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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,731.20, 460,905.60 and 307,731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,731.20, 460,905.60 and 307,731.20 is: 460,905.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,731.20 : 460,905.60 = 307,731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,731.20/460,905.60 = 307,731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,731.20x = 460,905.60 × 307,731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,731.20x = 141,835,033,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,835,033,374.72/307,731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,905.60

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