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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,017.70, 390,026.55 and 260,017.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,017.70, 390,026.55 and 260,017.70 is: 390,026.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,017.70 : 390,026.55 = 260,017.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,017.70/390,026.55 = 260,017.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,017.70x = 390,026.55 × 260,017.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,017.70x = 101,413,806,469.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,413,806,469.94/260,017.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,026.55

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