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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,268.29, 744,205.82 and 297,566.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,268.29, 744,205.82 and 297,566.43 is: 410,650.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,268.29 : 744,205.82 = 297,566.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,268.29/744,205.82 = 297,566.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,268.29x = 744,205.82 × 297,566.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,268.29x = 221,450,664,764.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,450,664,764.02/539,268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,650.26

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