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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,969.60, 866,401.60 and 617,969.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,969.60, 866,401.60 and 617,969.60 is: 866,401.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,969.60 : 866,401.60 = 617,969.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,969.60/866,401.60 = 617,969.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,969.60x = 866,401.60 × 617,969.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,969.60x = 535,409,850,191.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,409,850,191.36/617,969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,401.60

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