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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,822.83, 710,426.48 and 299,997.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,822.83, 710,426.48 and 299,997.87 is: 413,980.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,822.83 : 710,426.48 = 299,997.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,822.83/710,426.48 = 299,997.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,822.83x = 710,426.48 × 299,997.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,822.83x = 213,126,429,291.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,126,429,291.61/514,822.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,980.14

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