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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,958.10, 866,385.50 and 617,958.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,958.10, 866,385.50 and 617,958.10 is: 866,385.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,958.10 : 866,385.50 = 617,958.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,958.10/866,385.50 = 617,958.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,958.10x = 866,385.50 × 617,958.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,958.10x = 535,389,937,447.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,389,937,447.55/617,958.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,385.50

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