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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,375.54, 742,991.40 and 296,658.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,375.54, 742,991.40 and 296,658.07 is: 409,406.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,375.54 : 742,991.40 = 296,658.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,375.54/742,991.40 = 296,658.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,375.54x = 742,991.40 × 296,658.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,375.54x = 220,414,392,893.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,414,392,893.12/538,375.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,406.40

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