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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,359.85, 747,083.23 and 299,664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,359.85, 747,083.23 and 299,664.96 is: 413,541.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,359.85 : 747,083.23 = 299,664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,359.85/747,083.23 = 299,664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,359.85x = 747,083.23 × 299,664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,359.85x = 223,874,666,234.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,874,666,234.62/541,359.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,541.32

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