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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,051.70, 389,494.35 and 260,051.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,051.70, 389,494.35 and 260,051.70 is: 389,494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,051.70 : 389,494.35 = 260,051.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,051.70/389,494.35 = 260,051.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,051.70x = 389,494.35 × 260,051.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,051.70x = 101,288,667,857.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,288,667,857.90/260,051.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,494.35

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