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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,705.20, 917,557.80 and 611,705.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,705.20, 917,557.80 and 611,705.20 is: 917,557.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,705.20 : 917,557.80 = 611,705.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,705.20/917,557.80 = 611,705.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,705.20x = 917,557.80 × 611,705.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,705.20x = 561,274,877,560.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,274,877,560.56/611,705.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917,557.80

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