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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,861.40, 854,272.20 and 608,861.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,861.40, 854,272.20 and 608,861.40 is: 854,272.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,861.40 : 854,272.20 = 608,861.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,861.40/854,272.20 = 608,861.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,861.40x = 854,272.20 × 608,861.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,861.40x = 520,133,367,673.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,133,367,673.08/608,861.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854,272.20

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