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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,655.20, 432,992.40 and 309,655.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,655.20, 432,992.40 and 309,655.20 is: 432,992.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,655.20 : 432,992.40 = 309,655.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,655.20/432,992.40 = 309,655.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,655.20x = 432,992.40 × 309,655.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,655.20x = 134,078,348,220.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,078,348,220.48/309,655.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,992.40

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