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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,034.70, 389,468.85 and 260,034.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,034.70, 389,468.85 and 260,034.70 is: 389,468.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,034.70 : 389,468.85 = 260,034.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,034.70/389,468.85 = 260,034.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,034.70x = 389,468.85 × 260,034.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,034.70x = 101,275,415,569.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,275,415,569.10/260,034.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,468.85

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