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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,631.71, 747,442.63 and 299,909.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,631.71, 747,442.63 and 299,909.08 is: 413,869.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,631.71 : 747,442.63 = 299,909.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,631.71/747,442.63 = 299,909.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,631.71x = 747,442.63 × 299,909.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,631.71x = 224,164,831,516.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,164,831,516.08/541,631.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,869.48

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