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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,909.40, 403,364.10 and 268,909.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,909.40, 403,364.10 and 268,909.40 is: 403,364.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,909.40 : 403,364.10 = 268,909.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,909.40/403,364.10 = 268,909.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,909.40x = 403,364.10 × 268,909.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,909.40x = 108,468,398,112.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,468,398,112.54/268,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,364.10

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