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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,903.40, 403,355.10 and 268,903.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,903.40, 403,355.10 and 268,903.40 is: 403,355.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,903.40 : 403,355.10 = 268,903.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,903.40/403,355.10 = 268,903.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,903.40x = 403,355.10 × 268,903.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,903.40x = 108,463,557,797.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,463,557,797.34/268,903.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,355.10

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