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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,038.55, 1,020,058.52 and 253,567.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,038.55, 1,020,058.52 and 253,567.85 is: 380,352.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,038.55 : 1,020,058.52 = 253,567.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,038.55/1,020,058.52 = 253,567.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,038.55x = 1,020,058.52 × 253,567.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,038.55x = 258,654,047,072.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,654,047,072.89/680,038.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,352.04

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