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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,039.40, 399,059.10 and 266,039.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,039.40, 399,059.10 and 266,039.40 is: 399,059.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,039.40 : 399,059.10 = 266,039.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,039.40/399,059.10 = 266,039.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,039.40x = 399,059.10 × 266,039.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,039.40x = 106,165,443,528.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,165,443,528.54/266,039.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,059.10

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