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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,862.40, 464,793.60 and 309,862.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,862.40, 464,793.60 and 309,862.40 is: 464,793.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,862.40 : 464,793.60 = 309,862.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,862.40/464,793.60 = 309,862.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,862.40x = 464,793.60 × 309,862.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,862.40x = 144,022,060,400.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,022,060,400.64/309,862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,793.60

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