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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,543.20, 480,347.80 and 342,543.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,543.20, 480,347.80 and 342,543.20 is: 480,347.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,543.20 : 480,347.80 = 342,543.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,543.20/480,347.80 = 342,543.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,543.20x = 480,347.80 × 342,543.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,543.20x = 164,539,872,524.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,539,872,524.96/342,543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,347.80

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