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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,572.62, 707,230.50 and 297,583.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,572.62, 707,230.50 and 297,583.22 is: 410,595.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,572.62 : 707,230.50 = 297,583.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,572.62/707,230.50 = 297,583.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,572.62x = 707,230.50 × 297,583.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,572.62x = 210,459,929,472.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,459,929,472.21/512,572.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,595.34

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