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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,246.84, 744,160.09 and 297,529.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,246.84, 744,160.09 and 297,529.40 is: 410,590.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,246.84 : 744,160.09 = 297,529.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,246.84/744,160.09 = 297,529.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,246.84x = 744,160.09 × 297,529.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,246.84x = 221,409,500,617.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,409,500,617.02/539,246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,590.26

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