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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,371.96, 708,168.89 and 298,488.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,371.96, 708,168.89 and 298,488.27 is: 411,748.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,371.96 : 708,168.89 = 298,488.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,371.96/708,168.89 = 298,488.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,371.96x = 708,168.89 × 298,488.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,371.96x = 211,380,105,351.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,380,105,351.48/513,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,748.45

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