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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,979.40, 430,121.40 and 307,979.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,979.40, 430,121.40 and 307,979.40 is: 430,121.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,979.40 : 430,121.40 = 307,979.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,979.40/430,121.40 = 307,979.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,979.40x = 430,121.40 × 307,979.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,979.40x = 132,468,530,699.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,468,530,699.16/307,979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,121.40

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