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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,949.40, 866,995.40 and 617,949.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,949.40, 866,995.40 and 617,949.40 is: 866,995.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,949.40 : 866,995.40 = 617,949.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,949.40/866,995.40 = 617,949.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,949.40x = 866,995.40 × 617,949.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,949.40x = 535,759,287,232.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,759,287,232.76/617,949.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,995.40

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