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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,014.96, 1,020,055.72 and 259,212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,014.96, 1,020,055.72 and 259,212.40 is: 388,831.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,014.96 : 1,020,055.72 = 259,212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,014.96/1,020,055.72 = 259,212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,014.96x = 1,020,055.72 × 259,212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,014.96x = 264,411,091,314.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,411,091,314.93/680,014.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,831.29

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