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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,747.10, 487,895.70 and 347,747.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,747.10, 487,895.70 and 347,747.10 is: 487,895.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,747.10 : 487,895.70 = 347,747.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,747.10/487,895.70 = 347,747.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,747.10x = 487,895.70 × 347,747.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,747.10x = 169,664,314,777.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,664,314,777.47/347,747.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,895.70

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