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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,793.45, 688,190.18 and 458,793.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,793.45, 688,190.18 and 458,793.45 is: 688,190.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,793.45 : 688,190.18 = 458,793.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,793.45/688,190.18 = 458,793.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,793.45x = 688,190.18 × 458,793.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,793.45x = 315,737,144,644.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,737,144,644.35/458,793.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,190.18

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