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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,543.70, 480,348.50 and 342,543.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,543.70, 480,348.50 and 342,543.70 is: 480,348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,543.70 : 480,348.50 = 342,543.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,543.70/480,348.50 = 342,543.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,543.70x = 480,348.50 × 342,543.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,543.70x = 164,540,352,479.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,540,352,479.45/342,543.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,348.50

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