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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,163, 744,044.94 and 300,699

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,163, 744,044.94 and 300,699 is: 414,964.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,163 : 744,044.94 = 300,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,163/744,044.94 = 300,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,163x = 744,044.94 × 300,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,163x = 223,733,569,413.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,733,569,413.06/539,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,964.62

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