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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,979.30, 433,193.10 and 308,979.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,979.30, 433,193.10 and 308,979.30 is: 433,193.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,979.30 : 433,193.10 = 308,979.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,979.30/433,193.10 = 308,979.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,979.30x = 433,193.10 × 308,979.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,979.30x = 133,847,700,802.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,847,700,802.83/308,979.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,193.10

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