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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,945.70, 400,418.55 and 266,945.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,945.70, 400,418.55 and 266,945.70 is: 400,418.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,945.70 : 400,418.55 = 266,945.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,945.70/400,418.55 = 266,945.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,945.70x = 400,418.55 × 266,945.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,945.70x = 106,890,010,122.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,890,010,122.74/266,945.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,418.55

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