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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,000.60, 638,867.40 and 456,000.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,000.60, 638,867.40 and 456,000.60 is: 638,867.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,000.60 : 638,867.40 = 456,000.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,000.60/638,867.40 = 456,000.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,000.60x = 638,867.40 × 456,000.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,000.60x = 291,323,917,720.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,323,917,720.44/456,000.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,867.40

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