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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,797.73, 704,900.86 and 296,062.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,797.73, 704,900.86 and 296,062.35 is: 408,566.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,797.73 : 704,900.86 = 296,062.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,797.73/704,900.86 = 296,062.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,797.73x = 704,900.86 × 296,062.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,797.73x = 208,694,600,123.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,694,600,123.81/510,797.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,566.03

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