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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,893.70, 618,651.50 and 442,893.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,893.70, 618,651.50 and 442,893.70 is: 618,651.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,893.70 : 618,651.50 = 442,893.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,893.70/618,651.50 = 442,893.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,893.70x = 618,651.50 × 442,893.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,893.70x = 273,996,851,845.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,996,851,845.55/442,893.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,651.50

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