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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,905.70, 464,858.55 and 309,905.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,905.70, 464,858.55 and 309,905.70 is: 464,858.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,905.70 : 464,858.55 = 309,905.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,905.70/464,858.55 = 309,905.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,905.70x = 464,858.55 × 309,905.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,905.70x = 144,062,314,338.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,062,314,338.74/309,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,858.55

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