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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,315.60, 679,997.17 and 454,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,315.60, 679,997.17 and 454,315.60 is: 679,997.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,315.60 : 679,997.17 = 454,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,315.60/679,997.17 = 454,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,315.60x = 679,997.17 × 454,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,315.60x = 308,933,322,286.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,933,322,286.85/454,315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,997.17

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