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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,872.40, 854,287.60 and 608,872.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,872.40, 854,287.60 and 608,872.40 is: 854,287.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,872.40 : 854,287.60 = 608,872.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,872.40/854,287.60 = 608,872.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,872.40x = 854,287.60 × 608,872.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,872.40x = 520,152,141,302.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,152,141,302.24/608,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854,287.60

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