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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,810, 1,022,862.63 and 261,085.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,810, 1,022,862.63 and 261,085.88 is: 391,685.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,810 : 1,022,862.63 = 261,085.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,810/1,022,862.63 = 261,085.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,810x = 1,022,862.63 × 261,085.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,810x = 267,054,983,452.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,054,983,452.92/681,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,685.34

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