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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,832.17, 706,218.90 and 294,067.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,832.17, 706,218.90 and 294,067.51 is: 405,750.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,832.17 : 706,218.90 = 294,067.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,832.17/706,218.90 = 294,067.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,832.17x = 706,218.90 × 294,067.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,832.17x = 207,676,036,196.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,676,036,196.25/511,832.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,750.26

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