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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,976.40, 867,033.20 and 617,976.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,976.40, 867,033.20 and 617,976.40 is: 867,033.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,976.40 : 867,033.20 = 617,976.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,976.40/867,033.20 = 617,976.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,976.40x = 867,033.20 × 617,976.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,976.40x = 535,806,055,616.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,806,055,616.48/617,976.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,033.20

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