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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,042.70, 390,064.05 and 260,042.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,042.70, 390,064.05 and 260,042.70 is: 390,064.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,042.70 : 390,064.05 = 260,042.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,042.70/390,064.05 = 260,042.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,042.70x = 390,064.05 × 260,042.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,042.70x = 101,433,308,734.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,433,308,734.94/260,042.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,064.05

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