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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,040.70, 389,477.85 and 260,040.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,040.70, 389,477.85 and 260,040.70 is: 389,477.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,040.70 : 389,477.85 = 260,040.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,040.70/389,477.85 = 260,040.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,040.70x = 389,477.85 × 260,040.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,040.70x = 101,280,092,748.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,280,092,748.50/260,040.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,477.85

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