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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,344.38, 707,032.53 and 297,537.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,344.38, 707,032.53 and 297,537.24 is: 410,599.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,344.38 : 707,032.53 = 297,537.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,344.38/707,032.53 = 297,537.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,344.38x = 707,032.53 × 297,537.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,344.38x = 210,368,507,566.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,368,507,566.42/512,344.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,599.81

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