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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,114.54, 746,738.94 and 299,407.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,114.54, 746,738.94 and 299,407.30 is: 413,182.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,114.54 : 746,738.94 = 299,407.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,114.54/746,738.94 = 299,407.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,114.54x = 746,738.94 × 299,407.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,114.54x = 223,579,089,830.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,579,089,830.26/541,114.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,182.56

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