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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,714.90, 512,572.35 and 341,714.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,714.90, 512,572.35 and 341,714.90 is: 512,572.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,714.90 : 512,572.35 = 341,714.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,714.90/512,572.35 = 341,714.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,714.90x = 512,572.35 × 341,714.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,714.90x = 175,153,609,323.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,153,609,323.02/341,714.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,572.35

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