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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,048.64, 706,636.80 and 297,206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,048.64, 706,636.80 and 297,206.40 is: 410,150.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,048.64 : 706,636.80 = 297,206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,048.64/706,636.80 = 297,206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,048.64x = 706,636.80 × 297,206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,048.64x = 210,016,979,435.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,016,979,435.52/512,048.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,150.45

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