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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,049.40, 520,907.70 and 348,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,049.40, 520,907.70 and 348,049.40 is: 520,907.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,049.40 : 520,907.70 = 348,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,049.40/520,907.70 = 348,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,049.40x = 520,907.70 × 348,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,049.40x = 181,301,612,440.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,301,612,440.38/348,049.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,907.70

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