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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,179.92, 706,804.20 and 297,339.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,179.92, 706,804.20 and 297,339.92 is: 410,326.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,179.92 : 706,804.20 = 297,339.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,179.92/706,804.20 = 297,339.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,179.92x = 706,804.20 × 297,339.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,179.92x = 210,161,104,283.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,161,104,283.66/512,179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,326.72

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