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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,031.70, 389,464.35 and 260,031.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,031.70, 389,464.35 and 260,031.70 is: 389,464.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,031.70 : 389,464.35 = 260,031.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,031.70/389,464.35 = 260,031.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,031.70x = 389,464.35 × 260,031.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,031.70x = 101,273,077,019.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,273,077,019.90/260,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,464.35

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