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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059,145.30, 1,588,704.13 and 260,433.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059,145.30, 1,588,704.13 and 260,433.77 is: 390,647.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059,145.30 : 1,588,704.13 = 260,433.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059,145.30/1,588,704.13 = 260,433.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059,145.30x = 1,588,704.13 × 260,433.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059,145.30x = 413,752,198,372.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,752,198,372.49/1,059,145.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,647.25

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