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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,444.78, 744,430.13 and 297,727.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,444.78, 744,430.13 and 297,727.35 is: 410,861.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,444.78 : 744,430.13 = 297,727.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,444.78/744,430.13 = 297,727.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,444.78x = 744,430.13 × 297,727.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,444.78x = 221,637,209,865.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,637,209,865.06/539,444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,861.72

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