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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,060.40, 363,618 and 260,060.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,060.40, 363,618 and 260,060.40 is: 363,618

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,060.40 : 363,618 = 260,060.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,060.40/363,618 = 260,060.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,060.40x = 363,618 × 260,060.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,060.40x = 94,562,642,527.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,562,642,527.20/260,060.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,618

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