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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,276.80, 486,187.20 and 346,276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,276.80, 486,187.20 and 346,276.80 is: 486,187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,276.80 : 486,187.20 = 346,276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,276.80/486,187.20 = 346,276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,276.80x = 486,187.20 × 346,276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,276.80x = 168,355,347,816.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,355,347,816.96/346,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,187.20

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