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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,536.80, 687,805.20 and 458,536.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,536.80, 687,805.20 and 458,536.80 is: 687,805.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,536.80 : 687,805.20 = 458,536.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,536.80/687,805.20 = 458,536.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,536.80x = 687,805.20 × 458,536.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,536.80x = 315,383,995,431.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,383,995,431.36/458,536.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,805.20

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