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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,552.70, 608,788.50 and 434,552.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,552.70, 608,788.50 and 434,552.70 is: 608,788.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,552.70 : 608,788.50 = 434,552.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,552.70/608,788.50 = 434,552.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,552.70x = 608,788.50 × 434,552.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,552.70x = 264,550,686,403.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,550,686,403.95/434,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,788.50

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