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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,501.60, 617,946.40 and 440,501.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,501.60, 617,946.40 and 440,501.60 is: 617,946.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,501.60 : 617,946.40 = 440,501.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,501.60/617,946.40 = 440,501.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,501.60x = 617,946.40 × 440,501.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,501.60x = 272,206,377,914.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,206,377,914.24/440,501.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,946.40

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