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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,004.70, 479,593.90 and 342,004.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,004.70, 479,593.90 and 342,004.70 is: 479,593.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,004.70 : 479,593.90 = 342,004.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,004.70/479,593.90 = 342,004.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,004.70x = 479,593.90 × 342,004.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,004.70x = 164,023,367,891.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,023,367,891.33/342,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,593.90

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