Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,959.20, 433,476 and 308,959.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 308,959.20, 433,476 and 308,959.20 is: 433,476
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,959.20 : 433,476 = 308,959.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,959.20/433,476 = 308,959.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,959.20x = 433,476 × 308,959.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,959.20x = 133,926,398,179.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,926,398,179.20/308,959.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433,476
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