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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,005.55, 479,988.75 and 342,005.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,005.55, 479,988.75 and 342,005.55 is: 479,988.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,005.55 : 479,988.75 = 342,005.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,005.55/479,988.75 = 342,005.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,005.55x = 479,988.75 × 342,005.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,005.55x = 164,158,816,437.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,158,816,437.56/342,005.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,988.75

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