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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,720.60, 640,458.60 and 456,720.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,720.60, 640,458.60 and 456,720.60 is: 640,458.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,720.60 : 640,458.60 = 456,720.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,720.60/640,458.60 = 456,720.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,720.60x = 640,458.60 × 456,720.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,720.60x = 292,510,636,067.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,510,636,067.16/456,720.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,458.60

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