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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,971.40, 867,026.20 and 617,971.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,971.40, 867,026.20 and 617,971.40 is: 867,026.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,971.40 : 867,026.20 = 617,971.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,971.40/867,026.20 = 617,971.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,971.40x = 867,026.20 × 617,971.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,971.40x = 535,797,394,650.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,797,394,650.68/617,971.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,026.20

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