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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,840.15, 704,851.92 and 295,967.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,840.15, 704,851.92 and 295,967.40 is: 408,372.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,840.15 : 704,851.92 = 295,967.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,840.15/704,851.92 = 295,967.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,840.15x = 704,851.92 × 295,967.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,840.15x = 208,613,190,147.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,613,190,147.41/510,840.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,372.74

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