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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,049.70, 486,088.60 and 348,049.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,049.70, 486,088.60 and 348,049.70 is: 486,088.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,049.70 : 486,088.60 = 348,049.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,049.70/486,088.60 = 348,049.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,049.70x = 486,088.60 × 348,049.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,049.70x = 169,182,991,403.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,182,991,403.42/348,049.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,088.60

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