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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,428.70, 399,643.05 and 266,428.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,428.70, 399,643.05 and 266,428.70 is: 399,643.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,428.70 : 399,643.05 = 266,428.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,428.70/399,643.05 = 266,428.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,428.70x = 399,643.05 × 266,428.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,428.70x = 106,476,378,275.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,476,378,275.54/266,428.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,643.05

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