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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,436.35, 617,855.05 and 440,436.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,436.35, 617,855.05 and 440,436.35 is: 617,855.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,436.35 : 617,855.05 = 440,436.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,436.35/617,855.05 = 440,436.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,436.35x = 617,855.05 × 440,436.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,436.35x = 272,125,823,051.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,125,823,051.07/440,436.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,855.05

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