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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,867.40, 698,801.10 and 465,867.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,867.40, 698,801.10 and 465,867.40 is: 698,801.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,867.40 : 698,801.10 = 465,867.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,867.40/698,801.10 = 465,867.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,867.40x = 698,801.10 × 465,867.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,867.40x = 325,548,651,574.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,548,651,574.14/465,867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,801.10

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