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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,795.20, 486,446.40 and 346,795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,795.20, 486,446.40 and 346,795.20 is: 486,446.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,795.20 : 486,446.40 = 346,795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,795.20/486,446.40 = 346,795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,795.20x = 486,446.40 × 346,795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,795.20x = 168,697,276,577.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,697,276,577.28/346,795.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,446.40

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