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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,243.76, 746,918.33 and 292,885.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,243.76, 746,918.33 and 292,885.70 is: 404,183.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,243.76 : 746,918.33 = 292,885.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,243.76/746,918.33 = 292,885.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,243.76x = 746,918.33 × 292,885.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,243.76x = 218,761,692,725.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,761,692,725.86/541,243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,183.31

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