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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,516.20, 687,774.30 and 458,516.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,516.20, 687,774.30 and 458,516.20 is: 687,774.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,516.20 : 687,774.30 = 458,516.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,516.20/687,774.30 = 458,516.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,516.20x = 687,774.30 × 458,516.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,516.20x = 315,355,658,493.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,355,658,493.66/458,516.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,774.30

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