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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,999.40, 430,149.40 and 307,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,999.40, 430,149.40 and 307,999.40 is: 430,149.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,999.40 : 430,149.40 = 307,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,999.40/430,149.40 = 307,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,999.40x = 430,149.40 × 307,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,999.40x = 132,485,757,110.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,485,757,110.36/307,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,149.40

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