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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,683.97, 707,482.33 and 294,876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,683.97, 707,482.33 and 294,876.20 is: 406,916.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,683.97 : 707,482.33 = 294,876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,683.97/707,482.33 = 294,876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,683.97x = 707,482.33 × 294,876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,683.97x = 208,619,696,762.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,619,696,762.94/512,683.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,916.75

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