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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,879.80, 397,319.70 and 264,879.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,879.80, 397,319.70 and 264,879.80 is: 397,319.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,879.80 : 397,319.70 = 264,879.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,879.80/397,319.70 = 264,879.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,879.80x = 397,319.70 × 264,879.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,879.80x = 105,241,962,672.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,241,962,672.06/264,879.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,319.70

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