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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,407.34, 747,148.71 and 299,712.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,407.34, 747,148.71 and 299,712.25 is: 413,606.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,407.34 : 747,148.71 = 299,712.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,407.34/747,148.71 = 299,712.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,407.34x = 747,148.71 × 299,712.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,407.34x = 223,929,620,958.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,929,620,958.70/541,407.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,606.55

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