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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,814.20, 688,221.30 and 458,814.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,814.20, 688,221.30 and 458,814.20 is: 688,221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,814.20 : 688,221.30 = 458,814.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,814.20/688,221.30 = 458,814.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,814.20x = 688,221.30 × 458,814.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,814.20x = 315,765,705,182.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,765,705,182.46/458,814.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,221.30

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