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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,308.32, 747,006.90 and 299,607.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,308.32, 747,006.90 and 299,607.56 is: 413,459.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,308.32 : 747,006.90 = 299,607.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,308.32/747,006.90 = 299,607.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,308.32x = 747,006.90 × 299,607.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,308.32x = 223,808,914,612.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,808,914,612.16/541,308.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,459.22

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