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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,347.40, 866,386.20 and 618,347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,347.40, 866,386.20 and 618,347.40 is: 866,386.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,347.40 : 866,386.20 = 618,347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,347.40/866,386.20 = 618,347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,347.40x = 866,386.20 × 618,347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,347.40x = 535,727,654,165.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,727,654,165.88/618,347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,386.20

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