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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,974.70, 432,859.83 and 308,974.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,974.70, 432,859.83 and 308,974.70 is: 432,859.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,974.70 : 432,859.83 = 308,974.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,974.70/432,859.83 = 308,974.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,974.70x = 432,859.83 × 308,974.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,974.70x = 133,742,736,116.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,742,736,116.30/308,974.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,859.83

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