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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,825.44, 706,459.68 and 297,034.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,825.44, 706,459.68 and 297,034.68 is: 409,989.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,825.44 : 706,459.68 = 297,034.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,825.44/706,459.68 = 297,034.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,825.44x = 706,459.68 × 297,034.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,825.44x = 209,843,024,981.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,843,024,981.70/511,825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,989.44

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