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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,057.20, 867,768.40 and 618,057.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,057.20, 867,768.40 and 618,057.20 is: 867,768.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,057.20 : 867,768.40 = 618,057.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,057.20/867,768.40 = 618,057.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,057.20x = 867,768.40 × 618,057.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,057.20x = 536,330,507,552.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,330,507,552.48/618,057.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,768.40

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