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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,607.78, 744,664.76 and 297,890.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,607.78, 744,664.76 and 297,890.48 is: 411,092.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,607.78 : 744,664.76 = 297,890.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,607.78/744,664.76 = 297,890.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,607.78x = 744,664.76 × 297,890.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,607.78x = 221,828,542,795.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,828,542,795.49/539,607.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,092.19

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