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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,401.30, 869,742.80 and 620,401.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,401.30, 869,742.80 and 620,401.30 is: 869,742.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,401.30 : 869,742.80 = 620,401.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,401.30/869,742.80 = 620,401.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,401.30x = 869,742.80 × 620,401.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,401.30x = 539,589,563,785.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,589,563,785.64/620,401.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,742.80

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