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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,717.70, 365,792.10 and 260,717.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,717.70, 365,792.10 and 260,717.70 is: 365,792.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,717.70 : 365,792.10 = 260,717.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,717.70/365,792.10 = 260,717.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,717.70x = 365,792.10 × 260,717.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,717.70x = 95,368,474,990.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,368,474,990.17/260,717.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,792.10

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