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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,936.40, 866,977.20 and 617,936.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,936.40, 866,977.20 and 617,936.40 is: 866,977.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,936.40 : 866,977.20 = 617,936.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,936.40/866,977.20 = 617,936.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,936.40x = 866,977.20 × 617,936.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,936.40x = 535,736,769,850.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,736,769,850.08/617,936.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,977.20

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