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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,924.40, 866,960.40 and 617,924.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,924.40, 866,960.40 and 617,924.40 is: 866,960.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,924.40 : 866,960.40 = 617,924.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,924.40/866,960.40 = 617,924.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,924.40x = 866,960.40 × 617,924.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,924.40x = 535,715,984,993.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,715,984,993.76/617,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,960.40

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