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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,915.20, 485,059.20 and 346,915.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,915.20, 485,059.20 and 346,915.20 is: 485,059.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,915.20 : 485,059.20 = 346,915.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,915.20/485,059.20 = 346,915.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,915.20x = 485,059.20 × 346,915.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,915.20x = 168,274,409,379.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,274,409,379.84/346,915.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,059.20

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