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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,738.30, 640,833.30 and 456,738.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,738.30, 640,833.30 and 456,738.30 is: 640,833.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,738.30 : 640,833.30 = 456,738.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,738.30/640,833.30 = 456,738.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,738.30x = 640,833.30 × 456,738.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,738.30x = 292,693,112,025.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,693,112,025.39/456,738.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,833.30

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