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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,735.52, 707,553.12 and 294,927.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,735.52, 707,553.12 and 294,927.60 is: 406,987.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,735.52 : 707,553.12 = 294,927.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,735.52/707,553.12 = 294,927.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,735.52x = 707,553.12 × 294,927.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,735.52x = 208,676,943,554.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,676,943,554.11/512,735.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,987.49

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