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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,026.40, 486,187.20 and 348,026.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,026.40, 486,187.20 and 348,026.40 is: 486,187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,026.40 : 486,187.20 = 348,026.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,026.40/486,187.20 = 348,026.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,026.40x = 486,187.20 × 348,026.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,026.40x = 169,205,980,942.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,205,980,942.08/348,026.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,187.20

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