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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,040.45, 390,060.68 and 260,040.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,040.45, 390,060.68 and 260,040.45 is: 390,060.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,040.45 : 390,060.68 = 260,040.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,040.45/390,060.68 = 260,040.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,040.45x = 390,060.68 × 260,040.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,040.45x = 101,431,554,754.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,431,554,754.51/260,040.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,060.68

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