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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,897.10, 866,300.10 and 617,897.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,897.10, 866,300.10 and 617,897.10 is: 866,300.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,897.10 : 866,300.10 = 617,897.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,897.10/866,300.10 = 617,897.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,897.10x = 866,300.10 × 617,897.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,897.10x = 535,284,319,519.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,284,319,519.71/617,897.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,300.10

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