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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,855.06, 704,979.72 and 296,119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,855.06, 704,979.72 and 296,119.56 is: 408,644.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,855.06 : 704,979.72 = 296,119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,855.06/704,979.72 = 296,119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,855.06x = 704,979.72 × 296,119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,855.06x = 208,758,284,495.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,758,284,495.32/510,855.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,644.84

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