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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,581.91, 704,697.51 and 295,721.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,581.91, 704,697.51 and 295,721.91 is: 408,150.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,581.91 : 704,697.51 = 295,721.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,581.91/704,697.51 = 295,721.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,581.91x = 704,697.51 × 295,721.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,581.91x = 208,394,493,629.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,394,493,629.44/510,581.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,150.95

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