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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,571.16, 747,391.56 and 299,853.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,571.16, 747,391.56 and 299,853.72 is: 413,811.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,571.16 : 747,391.56 = 299,853.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,571.16/747,391.56 = 299,853.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,571.16x = 747,391.56 × 299,853.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,571.16x = 224,108,139,562.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,108,139,562.60/541,571.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,811.07

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