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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,596.10, 486,284.30 and 346,596.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,596.10, 486,284.30 and 346,596.10 is: 486,284.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,596.10 : 486,284.30 = 346,596.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,596.10/486,284.30 = 346,596.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,596.10x = 486,284.30 × 346,596.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,596.10x = 168,544,241,871.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,544,241,871.23/346,596.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,284.30

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