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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,010.20, 479,601.60 and 342,010.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,010.20, 479,601.60 and 342,010.20 is: 479,601.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,010.20 : 479,601.60 = 342,010.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,010.20/479,601.60 = 342,010.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,010.20x = 479,601.60 × 342,010.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,010.20x = 164,028,639,136.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,028,639,136.32/342,010.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,601.60

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