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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,175.20, 693,262.80 and 462,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,175.20, 693,262.80 and 462,175.20 is: 693,262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,175.20 : 693,262.80 = 462,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,175.20/693,262.80 = 462,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,175.20x = 693,262.80 × 462,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,175.20x = 320,408,873,242.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,408,873,242.56/462,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,262.80

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