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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,969.70, 432,852.83 and 308,969.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,969.70, 432,852.83 and 308,969.70 is: 432,852.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,969.70 : 432,852.83 = 308,969.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,969.70/432,852.83 = 308,969.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,969.70x = 432,852.83 × 308,969.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,969.70x = 133,738,409,029.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,738,409,029.25/308,969.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,852.83

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