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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,645, 747,460.91 and 299,922.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,645, 747,460.91 and 299,922.37 is: 413,887.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,645 : 747,460.91 = 299,922.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,645/747,460.91 = 299,922.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,645x = 747,460.91 × 299,922.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,645x = 224,180,247,609.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,180,247,609.56/541,645
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,887.78

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