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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,501.10, 617,945.70 and 440,501.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,501.10, 617,945.70 and 440,501.10 is: 617,945.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,501.10 : 617,945.70 = 440,501.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,501.10/617,945.70 = 440,501.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,501.10x = 617,945.70 × 440,501.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,501.10x = 272,205,760,590.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,205,760,590.27/440,501.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,945.70

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