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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,427.40, 866,264.60 and 617,427.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,427.40, 866,264.60 and 617,427.40 is: 866,264.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,427.40 : 866,264.60 = 617,427.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,427.40/866,264.60 = 617,427.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,427.40x = 866,264.60 × 617,427.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,427.40x = 534,855,499,690.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,855,499,690.04/617,427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,264.60

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