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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,862.96, 704,990.76 and 296,127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,862.96, 704,990.76 and 296,127.64 is: 408,656.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,862.96 : 704,990.76 = 296,127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,862.96/704,990.76 = 296,127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,862.96x = 704,990.76 × 296,127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,862.96x = 208,767,249,980.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,767,249,980.61/510,862.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,656.07

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