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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,423.74, 704,425.44 and 295,567.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,423.74, 704,425.44 and 295,567.59 is: 407,906.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,423.74 : 704,425.44 = 295,567.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,423.74/704,425.44 = 295,567.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,423.74x = 704,425.44 × 295,567.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,423.74x = 208,205,329,635.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,205,329,635.49/510,423.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,906.83

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