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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,038.90, 486,204.70 and 348,038.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,038.90, 486,204.70 and 348,038.90 is: 486,204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,038.90 : 486,204.70 = 348,038.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,038.90/486,204.70 = 348,038.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,038.90x = 486,204.70 × 348,038.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,038.90x = 169,218,148,962.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,218,148,962.83/348,038.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,204.70

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