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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,895.42, 520,582.59 and 344,895.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,895.42, 520,582.59 and 344,895.42 is: 520,582.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,895.42 : 520,582.59 = 344,895.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,895.42/520,582.59 = 344,895.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,895.42x = 520,582.59 × 344,895.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,895.42x = 179,546,551,022.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,546,551,022.74/344,895.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,582.59

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