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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,961.30, 488,545.50 and 347,961.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,961.30, 488,545.50 and 347,961.30 is: 488,545.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,961.30 : 488,545.50 = 347,961.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,961.30/488,545.50 = 347,961.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,961.30x = 488,545.50 × 347,961.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,961.30x = 169,994,927,289.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,994,927,289.15/347,961.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,545.50

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