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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,983.80, 608,977 and 433,983.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,983.80, 608,977 and 433,983.80 is: 608,977

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,983.80 : 608,977 = 433,983.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,983.80/608,977 = 433,983.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,983.80x = 608,977 × 433,983.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,983.80x = 264,286,152,572.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,286,152,572.60/433,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,977

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