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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,631.96, 747,442.98 and 299,909.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,631.96, 747,442.98 and 299,909.33 is: 413,869.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,631.96 : 747,442.98 = 299,909.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,631.96/747,442.98 = 299,909.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,631.96x = 747,442.98 × 299,909.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,631.96x = 224,165,123,345.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,165,123,345.00/541,631.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,869.82

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