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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,468.51, 747,202.31 and 299,734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,468.51, 747,202.31 and 299,734 is: 413,619.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,468.51 : 747,202.31 = 299,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,468.51/747,202.31 = 299,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,468.51x = 747,202.31 × 299,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,468.51x = 223,961,937,185.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,961,937,185.54/541,468.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,619.51

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