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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,999.78, 746,601.68 and 299,278.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,999.78, 746,601.68 and 299,278.19 is: 413,016.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,999.78 : 746,601.68 = 299,278.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,999.78/746,601.68 = 299,278.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,999.78x = 746,601.68 × 299,278.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,999.78x = 223,441,595,708.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,441,595,708.35/540,999.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,016.06

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