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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,582.91, 704,698.89 and 295,722.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,582.91, 704,698.89 and 295,722.91 is: 408,152.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,582.91 : 704,698.89 = 295,722.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,582.91/704,698.89 = 295,722.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,582.91x = 704,698.89 × 295,722.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,582.91x = 208,395,606,424.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,395,606,424.57/510,582.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,152.33

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