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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,910.92, 704,990.52 and 296,004.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,910.92, 704,990.52 and 296,004.96 is: 408,448.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,910.92 : 704,990.52 = 296,004.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,910.92/704,990.52 = 296,004.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,910.92x = 704,990.52 × 296,004.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,910.92x = 208,680,690,672.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,680,690,672.98/510,910.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,448.29

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