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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,415.40, 866,247.80 and 617,415.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,415.40, 866,247.80 and 617,415.40 is: 866,247.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,415.40 : 866,247.80 = 617,415.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,415.40/866,247.80 = 617,415.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,415.40x = 866,247.80 × 617,415.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,415.40x = 534,834,731,936.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,834,731,936.12/617,415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,247.80

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