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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,719.70, 698,579.55 and 465,719.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,719.70, 698,579.55 and 465,719.70 is: 698,579.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,719.70 : 698,579.55 = 465,719.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,719.70/698,579.55 = 465,719.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,719.70x = 698,579.55 × 465,719.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,719.70x = 325,342,258,452.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,342,258,452.14/465,719.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,579.55

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