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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,072.60, 614,545.80 and 438,072.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,072.60, 614,545.80 and 438,072.60 is: 614,545.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,072.60 : 614,545.80 = 438,072.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,072.60/614,545.80 = 438,072.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,072.60x = 614,545.80 × 438,072.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,072.60x = 269,215,676,425.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,215,676,425.08/438,072.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,545.80

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