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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,244.76, 746,919.71 and 292,886.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,244.76, 746,919.71 and 292,886.70 is: 404,184.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,244.76 : 746,919.71 = 292,886.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,244.76/746,919.71 = 292,886.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,244.76x = 746,919.71 × 292,886.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,244.76x = 218,762,849,026.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,762,849,026.86/541,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,184.70

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