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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,722.60, 640,461.40 and 456,722.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,722.60, 640,461.40 and 456,722.60 is: 640,461.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,722.60 : 640,461.40 = 456,722.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,722.60/640,461.40 = 456,722.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,722.60x = 640,461.40 × 456,722.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,722.60x = 292,513,195,807.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,513,195,807.64/456,722.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,461.40

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