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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,001.80, 768,002.70 and 260,059.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,001.80, 768,002.70 and 260,059.40 is: 390,089.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,001.80 : 768,002.70 = 260,059.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,001.80/768,002.70 = 260,059.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,001.80x = 768,002.70 × 260,059.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,001.80x = 199,726,321,360.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,726,321,360.38/512,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,089.10

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