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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,011.80, 768,017.70 and 260,069.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,011.80, 768,017.70 and 260,069.40 is: 390,104.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,011.80 : 768,017.70 = 260,069.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,011.80/768,017.70 = 260,069.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,011.80x = 768,017.70 × 260,069.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,011.80x = 199,737,902,428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,737,902,428.38/512,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,104.10

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