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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,644.62, 704,582.76 and 295,771.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,644.62, 704,582.76 and 295,771.87 is: 408,103.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,644.62 : 704,582.76 = 295,771.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,644.62/704,582.76 = 295,771.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,644.62x = 704,582.76 × 295,771.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,644.62x = 208,395,760,494.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,395,760,494.96/510,644.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,103.31

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