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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,592.67, 747,439.96 and 299,897.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,592.67, 747,439.96 and 299,897.73 is: 413,882.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,592.67 : 747,439.96 = 299,897.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,592.67/747,439.96 = 299,897.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,592.67x = 747,439.96 × 299,897.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,592.67x = 224,155,547,315.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,155,547,315.29/541,592.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,882.17

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