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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,899.96, 520,589.34 and 344,899.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,899.96, 520,589.34 and 344,899.96 is: 520,589.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,899.96 : 520,589.34 = 344,899.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,899.96/520,589.34 = 344,899.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,899.96x = 520,589.34 × 344,899.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,899.96x = 179,551,241,240.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,551,241,240.95/344,899.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,589.34

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