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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,638.70, 432,969.30 and 309,638.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,638.70, 432,969.30 and 309,638.70 is: 432,969.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,638.70 : 432,969.30 = 309,638.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,638.70/432,969.30 = 309,638.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,638.70x = 432,969.30 × 309,638.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,638.70x = 134,064,051,191.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,064,051,191.91/309,638.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,969.30

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