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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,476.70, 486,000.50 and 346,476.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,476.70, 486,000.50 and 346,476.70 is: 486,000.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,476.70 : 486,000.50 = 346,476.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,476.70/486,000.50 = 346,476.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,476.70x = 486,000.50 × 346,476.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,476.70x = 168,387,849,438.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,387,849,438.35/346,476.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,000.50

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