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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,075.51, 703,997.37 and 295,235.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,075.51, 703,997.37 and 295,235.57 is: 407,479.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,075.51 : 703,997.37 = 295,235.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,075.51/703,997.37 = 295,235.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,075.51x = 703,997.37 × 295,235.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,075.51x = 207,845,061,290.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,845,061,290.46/510,075.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,479.01

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