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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,022.97, 703,788.31 and 295,176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,022.97, 703,788.31 and 295,176.34 is: 407,318.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,022.97 : 703,788.31 = 295,176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,022.97/703,788.31 = 295,176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,022.97x = 703,788.31 × 295,176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,022.97x = 207,741,657,480.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,741,657,480.59/510,022.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,318.24

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