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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,327.40, 367,958.20 and 262,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,327.40, 367,958.20 and 262,327.40 is: 367,958.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,327.40 : 367,958.20 = 262,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,327.40/367,958.20 = 262,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,327.40x = 367,958.20 × 262,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,327.40x = 96,525,517,914.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,525,517,914.68/262,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,958.20

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