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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,573.70, 608,817.90 and 434,573.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,573.70, 608,817.90 and 434,573.70 is: 608,817.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,573.70 : 608,817.90 = 434,573.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,573.70/608,817.90 = 434,573.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,573.70x = 608,817.90 × 434,573.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,573.70x = 264,576,247,429.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,576,247,429.23/434,573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,817.90

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