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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,781.20, 486,426.80 and 346,781.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,781.20, 486,426.80 and 346,781.20 is: 486,426.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,781.20 : 486,426.80 = 346,781.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,781.20/486,426.80 = 346,781.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,781.20x = 486,426.80 × 346,781.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,781.20x = 168,683,669,416.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,683,669,416.16/346,781.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,426.80

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