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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,691.96, 707,461.74 and 297,877.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,691.96, 707,461.74 and 297,877.08 is: 411,039.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,691.96 : 707,461.74 = 297,877.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,691.96/707,461.74 = 297,877.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,691.96x = 707,461.74 × 297,877.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,691.96x = 210,736,637,322.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,736,637,322.92/512,691.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,039.48

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