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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,262.91, 744,198.38 and 297,561.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,262.91, 744,198.38 and 297,561.05 is: 410,642.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,262.91 : 744,198.38 = 297,561.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,262.91/744,198.38 = 297,561.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,262.91x = 744,198.38 × 297,561.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,262.91x = 221,444,446,152.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,444,446,152.30/539,262.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,642.83

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