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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,948.70, 400,423.05 and 266,948.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,948.70, 400,423.05 and 266,948.70 is: 400,423.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,948.70 : 400,423.05 = 266,948.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,948.70/400,423.05 = 266,948.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,948.70x = 400,423.05 × 266,948.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,948.70x = 106,892,412,647.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,892,412,647.54/266,948.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,423.05

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