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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692,977.26, 1,039,465.80 and 260,775.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692,977.26, 1,039,465.80 and 260,775.96 is: 391,163.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692,977.26 : 1,039,465.80 = 260,775.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692,977.26/1,039,465.80 = 260,775.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692,977.26x = 1,039,465.80 × 260,775.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692,977.26x = 271,067,691,882.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,067,691,882.17/692,977.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,163.91

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