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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,972.70, 432,857.03 and 308,972.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,972.70, 432,857.03 and 308,972.70 is: 432,857.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,972.70 : 432,857.03 = 308,972.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,972.70/432,857.03 = 308,972.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,972.70x = 432,857.03 × 308,972.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,972.70x = 133,741,005,273.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,741,005,273.08/308,972.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,857.03

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