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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,248.49, 746,904.38 and 299,541.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,248.49, 746,904.38 and 299,541.25 is: 413,356.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,248.49 : 746,904.38 = 299,541.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,248.49/746,904.38 = 299,541.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,248.49x = 746,904.38 × 299,541.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,248.49x = 223,728,671,615.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,728,671,615.68/541,248.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,356.67

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