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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,224.62, 746,871.58 and 299,517.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,224.62, 746,871.58 and 299,517.38 is: 413,323.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,224.62 : 746,871.58 = 299,517.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,224.62/746,871.58 = 299,517.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,224.62x = 746,871.58 × 299,517.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,224.62x = 223,701,018,838.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,701,018,838.06/541,224.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,323.80

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