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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,046.70, 389,486.85 and 260,046.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,046.70, 389,486.85 and 260,046.70 is: 389,486.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,046.70 : 389,486.85 = 260,046.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,046.70/389,486.85 = 260,046.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,046.70x = 389,486.85 × 260,046.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,046.70x = 101,284,770,035.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,284,770,035.90/260,046.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,486.85

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