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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,799.80, 615,719.40 and 438,799.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,799.80, 615,719.40 and 438,799.80 is: 615,719.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,799.80 : 615,719.40 = 438,799.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,799.80/615,719.40 = 438,799.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,799.80x = 615,719.40 × 438,799.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,799.80x = 270,177,549,576.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,177,549,576.12/438,799.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,719.40

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