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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,679.40, 688,019.10 and 458,679.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,679.40, 688,019.10 and 458,679.40 is: 688,019.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,679.40 : 688,019.10 = 458,679.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,679.40/688,019.10 = 458,679.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,679.40x = 688,019.10 × 458,679.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,679.40x = 315,580,187,976.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,580,187,976.54/458,679.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,019.10

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