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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,411.32, 747,149.04 and 299,710.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,411.32, 747,149.04 and 299,710.56 is: 413,601.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,411.32 : 747,149.04 = 299,710.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,411.32/747,149.04 = 299,710.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,411.32x = 747,149.04 × 299,710.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,411.32x = 223,928,457,181.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,928,457,181.86/541,411.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,601.36

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