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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,431.20, 684,646.80 and 456,431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,431.20, 684,646.80 and 456,431.20 is: 684,646.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,431.20 : 684,646.80 = 456,431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,431.20/684,646.80 = 456,431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,431.20x = 684,646.80 × 456,431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,431.20x = 312,494,160,500.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,494,160,500.16/456,431.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,646.80

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