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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,998.20, 686,942.10 and 458,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,998.20, 686,942.10 and 458,998.20 is: 686,942.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,998.20 : 686,942.10 = 458,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,998.20/686,942.10 = 458,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,998.20x = 686,942.10 × 458,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,998.20x = 315,305,187,404.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,305,187,404.22/458,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,942.10

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