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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,470.20, 687,705.30 and 458,470.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,470.20, 687,705.30 and 458,470.20 is: 687,705.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,470.20 : 687,705.30 = 458,470.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,470.20/687,705.30 = 458,470.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,470.20x = 687,705.30 × 458,470.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,470.20x = 315,292,386,432.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,292,386,432.06/458,470.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,705.30

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