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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,667.87, 704,845.80 and 295,773.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,667.87, 704,845.80 and 295,773.25 is: 408,238.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,667.87 : 704,845.80 = 295,773.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,667.87/704,845.80 = 295,773.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,667.87x = 704,845.80 × 295,773.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,667.87x = 208,474,533,014.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,474,533,014.85/510,667.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,238.99

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