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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,631.59, 747,442.46 and 299,908.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,631.59, 747,442.46 and 299,908.97 is: 413,869.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,631.59 : 747,442.46 = 299,908.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,631.59/747,442.46 = 299,908.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,631.59x = 747,442.46 × 299,908.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,631.59x = 224,164,698,312.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,164,698,312.87/541,631.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,869.32

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