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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,666.87, 704,844.42 and 295,772.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,666.87, 704,844.42 and 295,772.25 is: 408,237.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,666.87 : 704,844.42 = 295,772.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,666.87/704,844.42 = 295,772.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,666.87x = 704,844.42 × 295,772.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,666.87x = 208,473,420,003.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,473,420,003.35/510,666.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,237.61

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