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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,829.60, 688,244.40 and 458,829.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,829.60, 688,244.40 and 458,829.60 is: 688,244.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,829.60 : 688,244.40 = 458,829.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,829.60/688,244.40 = 458,829.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,829.60x = 688,244.40 × 458,829.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,829.60x = 315,786,902,754.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,786,902,754.24/458,829.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,244.40

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