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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,326.03, 747,009.50 and 296,316.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,326.03, 747,009.50 and 296,316.42 is: 408,905.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,326.03 : 747,009.50 = 296,316.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,326.03/747,009.50 = 296,316.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,326.03x = 747,009.50 × 296,316.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,326.03x = 221,351,180,745.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,351,180,745.99/541,326.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,905.48

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