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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,467.76, 747,201.28 and 299,733.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,467.76, 747,201.28 and 299,733.25 is: 413,618.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,467.76 : 747,201.28 = 299,733.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,467.76/747,201.28 = 299,733.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,467.76x = 747,201.28 × 299,733.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,467.76x = 223,961,062,823.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,961,062,823.89/541,467.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,618.47

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