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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,338.98, 747,038.72 and 299,616.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,338.98, 747,038.72 and 299,616.42 is: 413,465.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,338.98 : 747,038.72 = 299,616.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,338.98/747,038.72 = 299,616.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,338.98x = 747,038.72 × 299,616.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,338.98x = 223,825,066,887.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,825,066,887.78/541,338.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,465.64

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