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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,831, 704,946.60 and 296,095.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,831, 704,946.60 and 296,095.56 is: 408,611.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,831 : 704,946.60 = 296,095.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,831/704,946.60 = 296,095.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,831x = 704,946.60 × 296,095.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,831x = 208,731,558,297.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,731,558,297.10/510,831
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,611.77

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