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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,020.10, 638,894.70 and 456,020.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,020.10, 638,894.70 and 456,020.10 is: 638,894.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,020.10 : 638,894.70 = 456,020.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,020.10/638,894.70 = 456,020.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,020.10x = 638,894.70 × 456,020.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,020.10x = 291,348,824,983.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,348,824,983.47/456,020.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,894.70

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