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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,868.70, 478,835.20 and 342,868.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,868.70, 478,835.20 and 342,868.70 is: 478,835.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,868.70 : 478,835.20 = 342,868.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,868.70/478,835.20 = 342,868.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,868.70x = 478,835.20 × 342,868.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,868.70x = 164,177,602,538.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,177,602,538.24/342,868.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,835.20

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