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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,901.80, 464,852.70 and 309,901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,901.80, 464,852.70 and 309,901.80 is: 464,852.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,901.80 : 464,852.70 = 309,901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,901.80/464,852.70 = 309,901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,901.80x = 464,852.70 × 309,901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,901.80x = 144,058,688,464.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,058,688,464.86/309,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,852.70

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