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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,859.60, 688,289.40 and 458,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,859.60, 688,289.40 and 458,859.60 is: 688,289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,859.60 : 688,289.40 = 458,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,859.60/688,289.40 = 458,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,859.60x = 688,289.40 × 458,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,859.60x = 315,828,198,768.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,828,198,768.24/458,859.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,289.40

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