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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,966.55, 853,952.85 and 608,966.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,966.55, 853,952.85 and 608,966.55 is: 853,952.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,966.55 : 853,952.85 = 608,966.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,966.55/853,952.85 = 608,966.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,966.55x = 853,952.85 × 608,966.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,966.55x = 520,028,720,927.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,028,720,927.17/608,966.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853,952.85

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