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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,827.16, 704,941.43 and 296,091.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,827.16, 704,941.43 and 296,091.78 is: 408,606.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,827.16 : 704,941.43 = 296,091.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,827.16/704,941.43 = 296,091.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,827.16x = 704,941.43 × 296,091.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,827.16x = 208,727,359,931.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,727,359,931.75/510,827.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,606.62

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