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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,671.82, 707,522.67 and 297,879.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,671.82, 707,522.67 and 297,879.26 is: 411,094.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,671.82 : 707,522.67 = 297,879.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,671.82/707,522.67 = 297,879.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,671.82x = 707,522.67 × 297,879.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,671.82x = 210,756,325,835.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,756,325,835.21/512,671.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,094.04

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