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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,695.85, 707,498.86 and 294,887.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,695.85, 707,498.86 and 294,887.96 is: 406,933.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,695.85 : 707,498.86 = 294,887.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,695.85/707,498.86 = 294,887.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,695.85x = 707,498.86 × 294,887.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,695.85x = 208,632,895,527.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,632,895,527.73/512,695.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,933.07

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