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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,761.59, 769,625.14 and 260,223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,761.59, 769,625.14 and 260,223.32 is: 390,579.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,761.59 : 769,625.14 = 260,223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,761.59/769,625.14 = 260,223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,761.59x = 769,625.14 × 260,223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,761.59x = 200,274,405,542.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,274,405,542.71/512,761.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,579.97

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