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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,431.30, 684,646.95 and 456,431.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,431.30, 684,646.95 and 456,431.30 is: 684,646.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,431.30 : 684,646.95 = 456,431.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,431.30/684,646.95 = 456,431.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,431.30x = 684,646.95 × 456,431.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,431.30x = 312,494,297,429.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,494,297,429.54/456,431.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,646.95

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