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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,221.37, 746,867.11 and 299,514.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,221.37, 746,867.11 and 299,514.13 is: 413,319.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,221.37 : 746,867.11 = 299,514.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,221.37/746,867.11 = 299,514.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,221.37x = 746,867.11 × 299,514.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,221.37x = 223,697,252,677.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,697,252,677.26/541,221.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,319.33

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