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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,355.74, 747,051.87 and 299,638.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,355.74, 747,051.87 and 299,638.78 is: 413,490.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,355.74 : 747,051.87 = 299,638.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,355.74/747,051.87 = 299,638.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,355.74x = 747,051.87 × 299,638.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,355.74x = 223,845,710,923.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,845,710,923.52/541,355.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,490.97

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