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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,005.20, 479,594.60 and 342,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,005.20, 479,594.60 and 342,005.20 is: 479,594.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,005.20 : 479,594.60 = 342,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,005.20/479,594.60 = 342,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,005.20x = 479,594.60 × 342,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,005.20x = 164,023,847,091.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,023,847,091.92/342,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,594.60

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