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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,376.82, 747,101.43 and 299,676.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,376.82, 747,101.43 and 299,676.06 is: 413,553.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,376.82 : 747,101.43 = 299,676.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,376.82/747,101.43 = 299,676.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,376.82x = 747,101.43 × 299,676.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,376.82x = 223,888,412,962.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,888,412,962.77/541,376.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,553.75

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