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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,266.40, 486,872.80 and 347,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,266.40, 486,872.80 and 347,266.40 is: 486,872.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,266.40 : 486,872.80 = 347,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,266.40/486,872.80 = 347,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,266.40x = 486,872.80 × 347,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,266.40x = 169,074,564,513.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,074,564,513.92/347,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,872.80

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