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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,909.13, 706,467.62 and 294,187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,909.13, 706,467.62 and 294,187.82 is: 405,998.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,909.13 : 706,467.62 = 294,187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,909.13/706,467.62 = 294,187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,909.13x = 706,467.62 × 294,187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,909.13x = 207,834,166,231.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,834,166,231.52/511,909.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,998.16

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