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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,836.40, 615,200.40 and 438,836.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,836.40, 615,200.40 and 438,836.40 is: 615,200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,836.40 : 615,200.40 = 438,836.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,836.40/615,200.40 = 438,836.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,836.40x = 615,200.40 × 438,836.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,836.40x = 269,972,328,814.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,972,328,814.56/438,836.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,200.40

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