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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,521.80, 465,782.70 and 310,521.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,521.80, 465,782.70 and 310,521.80 is: 465,782.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,521.80 : 465,782.70 = 310,521.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,521.80/465,782.70 = 310,521.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,521.80x = 465,782.70 × 310,521.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,521.80x = 144,635,682,412.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,635,682,412.86/310,521.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,782.70

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