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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,866.70, 478,832.40 and 342,866.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,866.70, 478,832.40 and 342,866.70 is: 478,832.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,866.70 : 478,832.40 = 342,866.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,866.70/478,832.40 = 342,866.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,866.70x = 478,832.40 × 342,866.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,866.70x = 164,175,684,841.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,175,684,841.08/342,866.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,832.40

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