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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,377.99, 747,082.58 and 299,661.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,377.99, 747,082.58 and 299,661.03 is: 413,521.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,377.99 : 747,082.58 = 299,661.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,377.99/747,082.58 = 299,661.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,377.99x = 747,082.58 × 299,661.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,377.99x = 223,871,533,919.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,871,533,919.55/541,377.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,521.68

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