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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,477.54, 744,425.98 and 297,744.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,477.54, 744,425.98 and 297,744.54 is: 410,858.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,477.54 : 744,425.98 = 297,744.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,477.54/744,425.98 = 297,744.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,477.54x = 744,425.98 × 297,744.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,477.54x = 221,648,770,979.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,648,770,979.15/539,477.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,858.20

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