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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,912.40, 866,943.60 and 617,912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,912.40, 866,943.60 and 617,912.40 is: 866,943.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,912.40 : 866,943.60 = 617,912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,912.40/866,943.60 = 617,912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,912.40x = 866,943.60 × 617,912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,912.40x = 535,695,200,540.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,695,200,540.64/617,912.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,943.60

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