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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,646.60, 392,469.90 and 261,646.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,646.60, 392,469.90 and 261,646.60 is: 392,469.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,646.60 : 392,469.90 = 261,646.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,646.60/392,469.90 = 261,646.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,646.60x = 392,469.90 × 261,646.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,646.60x = 102,688,414,937.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,688,414,937.34/261,646.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,469.90

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