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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,878.56, 1,021,385.52 and 260,508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,878.56, 1,021,385.52 and 260,508 is: 390,787.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,878.56 : 1,021,385.52 = 260,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,878.56/1,021,385.52 = 260,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,878.56x = 1,021,385.52 × 260,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,878.56x = 266,079,099,044.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,079,099,044.16/680,878.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,787.89

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