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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,582.90, 747,407.72 and 299,865.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,582.90, 747,407.72 and 299,865.44 is: 413,827.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,582.90 : 747,407.72 = 299,865.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,582.90/747,407.72 = 299,865.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,582.90x = 747,407.72 × 299,865.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,582.90x = 224,121,747,435.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,121,747,435.38/541,582.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,827.22

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