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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,855.42, 704,872.62 and 295,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,855.42, 704,872.62 and 295,982.40 is: 408,393.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,855.42 : 704,872.62 = 295,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,855.42/704,872.62 = 295,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,855.42x = 704,872.62 × 295,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,855.42x = 208,629,889,761.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,629,889,761.89/510,855.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,393.22

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