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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,245.40, 463,868.10 and 309,245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,245.40, 463,868.10 and 309,245.40 is: 463,868.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,245.40 : 463,868.10 = 309,245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,245.40/463,868.10 = 309,245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,245.40x = 463,868.10 × 309,245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,245.40x = 143,449,076,131.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,449,076,131.74/309,245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,868.10

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