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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,002.40, 391,503.60 and 261,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,002.40, 391,503.60 and 261,002.40 is: 391,503.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,002.40 : 391,503.60 = 261,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,002.40/391,503.60 = 261,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,002.40x = 391,503.60 × 261,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,002.40x = 102,183,379,208.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,183,379,208.64/261,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,503.60

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