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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,422.40, 866,257.60 and 617,422.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,422.40, 866,257.60 and 617,422.40 is: 866,257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,422.40 : 866,257.60 = 617,422.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,422.40/866,257.60 = 617,422.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,422.40x = 866,257.60 × 617,422.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,422.40x = 534,846,846,410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,846,846,410.24/617,422.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,257.60

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