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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,273.70, 687,410.55 and 458,273.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,273.70, 687,410.55 and 458,273.70 is: 687,410.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,273.70 : 687,410.55 = 458,273.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,273.70/687,410.55 = 458,273.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,273.70x = 687,410.55 × 458,273.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,273.70x = 315,022,176,167.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,022,176,167.54/458,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,410.55

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