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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,061.70, 397,592.55 and 265,061.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,061.70, 397,592.55 and 265,061.70 is: 397,592.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,061.70 : 397,592.55 = 265,061.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,061.70/397,592.55 = 265,061.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,061.70x = 397,592.55 × 265,061.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,061.70x = 105,386,557,210.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,386,557,210.34/265,061.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,592.55

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