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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,003.70, 746,579.48 and 295,986.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,003.70, 746,579.48 and 295,986.14 is: 408,457.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,003.70 : 746,579.48 = 295,986.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,003.70/746,579.48 = 295,986.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,003.70x = 746,579.48 × 295,986.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,003.70x = 220,977,175,495.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,977,175,495.48/541,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,457.79

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