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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,062.40, 363,620.80 and 260,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,062.40, 363,620.80 and 260,062.40 is: 363,620.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,062.40 : 363,620.80 = 260,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,062.40/363,620.80 = 260,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,062.40x = 363,620.80 × 260,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,062.40x = 94,564,097,937.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,564,097,937.92/260,062.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,620.80

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