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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,672.87, 704,852.70 and 295,778.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,672.87, 704,852.70 and 295,778.25 is: 408,245.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,672.87 : 704,852.70 = 295,778.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,672.87/704,852.70 = 295,778.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,672.87x = 704,852.70 × 295,778.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,672.87x = 208,480,098,113.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,480,098,113.78/510,672.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,245.89

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