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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,809.70, 688,214.55 and 458,809.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,809.70, 688,214.55 and 458,809.70 is: 688,214.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,809.70 : 688,214.55 = 458,809.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,809.70/688,214.55 = 458,809.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,809.70x = 688,214.55 × 458,809.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,809.70x = 315,759,511,221.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,759,511,221.14/458,809.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,214.55

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