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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,456.58, 707,136.12 and 297,554.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,456.58, 707,136.12 and 297,554.58 is: 410,593.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,456.58 : 707,136.12 = 297,554.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,456.58/707,136.12 = 297,554.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,456.58x = 707,136.12 × 297,554.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,456.58x = 210,411,591,189.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,411,591,189.43/512,456.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,593.99

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