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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,729.20, 688,038.60 and 459,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,729.20, 688,038.60 and 459,729.20 is: 688,038.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,729.20 : 688,038.60 = 459,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,729.20/688,038.60 = 459,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,729.20x = 688,038.60 × 459,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,729.20x = 316,311,435,147.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,311,435,147.12/459,729.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,038.60

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