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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,439.40, 866,281.40 and 617,439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,439.40, 866,281.40 and 617,439.40 is: 866,281.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,439.40 : 866,281.40 = 617,439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,439.40/866,281.40 = 617,439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,439.40x = 866,281.40 × 617,439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,439.40x = 534,876,267,847.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,876,267,847.16/617,439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,281.40

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