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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,486.80, 869,862.50 and 620,486.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,486.80, 869,862.50 and 620,486.80 is: 869,862.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,486.80 : 869,862.50 = 620,486.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,486.80/869,862.50 = 620,486.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,486.80x = 869,862.50 × 620,486.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,486.80x = 539,738,199,065.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,738,199,065.00/620,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,862.50

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