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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,475.60, 640,115.60 and 456,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,475.60, 640,115.60 and 456,475.60 is: 640,115.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,475.60 : 640,115.60 = 456,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,475.60/640,115.60 = 456,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,475.60x = 640,115.60 × 456,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,475.60x = 292,197,152,579.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,197,152,579.36/456,475.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,115.60

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