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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,427.98, 744,409.94 and 297,710.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,427.98, 744,409.94 and 297,710.66 is: 410,840.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,427.98 : 744,409.94 = 297,710.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,427.98/744,409.94 = 297,710.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,427.98x = 744,409.94 × 297,710.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,427.98x = 221,618,774,547.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,618,774,547.96/539,427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,840.34

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