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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,639.40, 512,459.10 and 341,639.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,639.40, 512,459.10 and 341,639.40 is: 512,459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,639.40 : 512,459.10 = 341,639.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,639.40/512,459.10 = 341,639.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,639.40x = 512,459.10 × 341,639.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,639.40x = 175,076,219,448.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,076,219,448.54/341,639.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,459.10

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