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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,827.91, 704,942.46 and 296,092.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,827.91, 704,942.46 and 296,092.53 is: 408,607.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,827.91 : 704,942.46 = 296,092.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,827.91/704,942.46 = 296,092.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,827.91x = 704,942.46 × 296,092.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,827.91x = 208,728,196,485.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,728,196,485.82/510,827.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,607.66

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