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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,116.08, 706,614.66 and 294,282.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,116.08, 706,614.66 and 294,282.66 is: 406,049.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,116.08 : 706,614.66 = 294,282.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,116.08/706,614.66 = 294,282.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,116.08x = 706,614.66 × 294,282.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,116.08x = 207,944,441,739.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,944,441,739.80/512,116.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,049.43

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