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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,727.10, 640,467.70 and 456,727.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,727.10, 640,467.70 and 456,727.10 is: 640,467.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,727.10 : 640,467.70 = 456,727.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,727.10/640,467.70 = 456,727.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,727.10x = 640,467.70 × 456,727.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,727.10x = 292,518,955,264.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,518,955,264.67/456,727.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,467.70

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