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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,793.20, 688,189.80 and 458,793.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,793.20, 688,189.80 and 458,793.20 is: 688,189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,793.20 : 688,189.80 = 458,793.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,793.20/688,189.80 = 458,793.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,793.20x = 688,189.80 × 458,793.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,793.20x = 315,736,800,549.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,736,800,549.36/458,793.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,189.80

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