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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,455.60, 510,683.40 and 340,455.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,455.60, 510,683.40 and 340,455.60 is: 510,683.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,455.60 : 510,683.40 = 340,455.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,455.60/510,683.40 = 340,455.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,455.60x = 510,683.40 × 340,455.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,455.60x = 173,865,023,357.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,865,023,357.04/340,455.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,683.40

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