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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,031.73, 746,582.62 and 299,309.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,031.73, 746,582.62 and 299,309.11 is: 413,023.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,031.73 : 746,582.62 = 299,309.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,031.73/746,582.62 = 299,309.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,031.73x = 746,582.62 × 299,309.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,031.73x = 223,458,979,533.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,458,979,533.67/541,031.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,023.80

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