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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,540.30, 687,810.45 and 458,540.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,540.30, 687,810.45 and 458,540.30 is: 687,810.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,540.30 : 687,810.45 = 458,540.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,540.30/687,810.45 = 458,540.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,540.30x = 687,810.45 × 458,540.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,540.30x = 315,388,810,086.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,388,810,086.14/458,540.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,810.45

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