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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,409.91, 747,136.62 and 299,687.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,409.91, 747,136.62 and 299,687.29 is: 413,563.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,409.91 : 747,136.62 = 299,687.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,409.91/747,136.62 = 299,687.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,409.91x = 747,136.62 × 299,687.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,409.91x = 223,907,348,907.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,907,348,907.56/541,409.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,563.45

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