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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,583.91, 704,700.27 and 295,723.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,583.91, 704,700.27 and 295,723.91 is: 408,153.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,583.91 : 704,700.27 = 295,723.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,583.91/704,700.27 = 295,723.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,583.91x = 704,700.27 × 295,723.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,583.91x = 208,396,715,698.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,396,715,698.95/510,583.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,153.71

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