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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,437.20, 684,655.80 and 456,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,437.20, 684,655.80 and 456,437.20 is: 684,655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,437.20 : 684,655.80 = 456,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,437.20/684,655.80 = 456,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,437.20x = 684,655.80 × 456,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,437.20x = 312,502,376,315.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,502,376,315.76/456,437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,655.80

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