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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,779.91, 704,876.27 and 296,044.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,779.91, 704,876.27 and 296,044.53 is: 408,541.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,779.91 : 704,876.27 = 296,044.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,779.91/704,876.27 = 296,044.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,779.91x = 704,876.27 × 296,044.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,779.91x = 208,674,762,580.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,674,762,580.08/510,779.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,541.45

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