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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,573.61, 747,394.92 and 299,856.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,573.61, 747,394.92 and 299,856.17 is: 413,814.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,573.61 : 747,394.92 = 299,856.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,573.61/747,394.92 = 299,856.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,573.61x = 747,394.92 × 299,856.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,573.61x = 224,110,974,451.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,110,974,451.68/541,573.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,814.43

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