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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,408.91, 747,135.24 and 299,686.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,408.91, 747,135.24 and 299,686.29 is: 413,562.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,408.91 : 747,135.24 = 299,686.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,408.91/747,135.24 = 299,686.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,408.91x = 747,135.24 × 299,686.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,408.91x = 223,906,188,203.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,906,188,203.86/541,408.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,562.07

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