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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,491.20, 486,020.80 and 346,491.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,491.20, 486,020.80 and 346,491.20 is: 486,020.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,491.20 : 486,020.80 = 346,491.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,491.20/486,020.80 = 346,491.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,491.20x = 486,020.80 × 346,491.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,491.20x = 168,401,930,216.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,401,930,216.96/346,491.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,020.80

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