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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,160.01, 746,769.72 and 299,430.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,160.01, 746,769.72 and 299,430.45 is: 413,196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,160.01 : 746,769.72 = 299,430.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,160.01/746,769.72 = 299,430.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,160.01x = 746,769.72 × 299,430.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,160.01x = 223,605,590,223.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,605,590,223.18/541,160.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,196.81

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