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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,328.40, 367,959.60 and 262,328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,328.40, 367,959.60 and 262,328.40 is: 367,959.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,328.40 : 367,959.60 = 262,328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,328.40/367,959.60 = 262,328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,328.40x = 367,959.60 × 262,328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,328.40x = 96,526,253,132.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,526,253,132.64/262,328.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,959.60

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