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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,470.70, 657,706.05 and 438,470.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,470.70, 657,706.05 and 438,470.70 is: 657,706.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,470.70 : 657,706.05 = 438,470.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,470.70/657,706.05 = 438,470.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,470.70x = 657,706.05 × 438,470.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,470.70x = 288,384,832,137.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,384,832,137.74/438,470.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,706.05

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