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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,809.70, 511,214.55 and 340,809.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,809.70, 511,214.55 and 340,809.70 is: 511,214.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,809.70 : 511,214.55 = 340,809.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,809.70/511,214.55 = 340,809.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,809.70x = 511,214.55 × 340,809.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,809.70x = 174,226,877,421.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,226,877,421.14/340,809.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,214.55

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