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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,995.93, 705,190.36 and 293,244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,995.93, 705,190.36 and 293,244.44 is: 404,686.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,995.93 : 705,190.36 = 293,244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,995.93/705,190.36 = 293,244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,995.93x = 705,190.36 × 293,244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,995.93x = 206,793,147,952.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,793,147,952.54/510,995.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,686.49

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