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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,537.97, 707,329.98 and 294,744.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,537.97, 707,329.98 and 294,744.06 is: 406,762.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,537.97 : 707,329.98 = 294,744.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,537.97/707,329.98 = 294,744.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,537.97x = 707,329.98 × 294,744.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,537.97x = 208,481,310,064.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,481,310,064.92/512,537.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,762.66

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