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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,174.23, 746,821.76 and 299,473.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,174.23, 746,821.76 and 299,473.34 is: 413,273.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,174.23 : 746,821.76 = 299,473.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,174.23/746,821.76 = 299,473.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,174.23x = 746,821.76 × 299,473.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,174.23x = 223,653,201,620.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,653,201,620.40/541,174.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,273.93

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