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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,829.78, 704,945.05 and 296,094.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,829.78, 704,945.05 and 296,094.40 is: 408,610.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,829.78 : 704,945.05 = 296,094.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,829.78/704,945.05 = 296,094.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,829.78x = 704,945.05 × 296,094.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,829.78x = 208,730,281,612.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,730,281,612.72/510,829.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,610.25

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