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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,946.10, 866,368.70 and 617,946.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,946.10, 866,368.70 and 617,946.10 is: 866,368.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,946.10 : 866,368.70 = 617,946.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,946.10/866,368.70 = 617,946.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,946.10x = 866,368.70 × 617,946.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,946.10x = 535,369,159,327.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,369,159,327.07/617,946.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,368.70

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