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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,007.85, 705,034.71 and 296,106.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,007.85, 705,034.71 and 296,106.39 is: 408,536.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,007.85 : 705,034.71 = 296,106.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,007.85/705,034.71 = 296,106.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,007.85x = 705,034.71 × 296,106.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,007.85x = 208,765,282,802.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,765,282,802.80/511,007.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,536.35

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