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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,801.20, 686,889.60 and 458,801.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,801.20, 686,889.60 and 458,801.20 is: 686,889.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,801.20 : 686,889.60 = 458,801.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,801.20/686,889.60 = 458,801.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,801.20x = 686,889.60 × 458,801.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,801.20x = 315,145,772,747.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,145,772,747.52/458,801.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,889.60

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