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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,480.20, 486,005.40 and 346,480.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,480.20, 486,005.40 and 346,480.20 is: 486,005.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,480.20 : 486,005.40 = 346,480.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,480.20/486,005.40 = 346,480.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,480.20x = 486,005.40 × 346,480.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,480.20x = 168,391,248,193.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,391,248,193.08/346,480.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,005.40

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