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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,002.60, 693,003.90 and 462,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,002.60, 693,003.90 and 462,002.60 is: 693,003.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,002.60 : 693,003.90 = 462,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,002.60/693,003.90 = 462,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,002.60x = 693,003.90 × 462,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,002.60x = 320,169,603,610.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,169,603,610.14/462,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,003.90

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