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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,948.28, 706,629.15 and 297,157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,948.28, 706,629.15 and 297,157.55 is: 410,158.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,948.28 : 706,629.15 = 297,157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,948.28/706,629.15 = 297,157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,948.28x = 706,629.15 × 297,157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,948.28x = 209,980,183,439.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,980,183,439.44/511,948.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,158.98

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