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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,022.72, 703,787.96 and 295,176.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,022.72, 703,787.96 and 295,176.09 is: 407,317.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,022.72 : 703,787.96 = 295,176.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,022.72/703,787.96 = 295,176.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,022.72x = 703,787.96 × 295,176.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,022.72x = 207,741,378,959.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,741,378,959.82/510,022.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,317.89

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