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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,970.70, 432,854.23 and 308,970.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,970.70, 432,854.23 and 308,970.70 is: 432,854.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,970.70 : 432,854.23 = 308,970.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,970.70/432,854.23 = 308,970.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,970.70x = 432,854.23 × 308,970.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,970.70x = 133,739,274,441.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,739,274,441.06/308,970.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,854.23

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