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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,078.80, 614,969.20 and 438,078.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,078.80, 614,969.20 and 438,078.80 is: 614,969.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,078.80 : 614,969.20 = 438,078.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,078.80/614,969.20 = 438,078.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,078.80x = 614,969.20 × 438,078.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,078.80x = 269,404,969,172.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,404,969,172.96/438,078.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,969.20

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