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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,944.70, 743,709.27 and 297,229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,944.70, 743,709.27 and 297,229 is: 410,157.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,944.70 : 743,709.27 = 297,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,944.70/743,709.27 = 297,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,944.70x = 743,709.27 × 297,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,944.70x = 221,051,962,612.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,051,962,612.83/538,944.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,157.04

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