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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,837.10, 644,997.30 and 461,837.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,837.10, 644,997.30 and 461,837.10 is: 644,997.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,837.10 : 644,997.30 = 461,837.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,837.10/644,997.30 = 461,837.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,837.10x = 644,997.30 × 461,837.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,837.10x = 297,883,682,539.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,883,682,539.83/461,837.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,997.30

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