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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,504.70, 989,062.65 and 260,012.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,504.70, 989,062.65 and 260,012.70 is: 389,942.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,504.70 : 989,062.65 = 260,012.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,504.70/989,062.65 = 260,012.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,504.70x = 989,062.65 × 260,012.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,504.70x = 257,168,850,095.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,168,850,095.66/659,504.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,942.41

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