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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,651.95, 747,479.23 and 299,934.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,651.95, 747,479.23 and 299,934.52 is: 413,909.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,651.95 : 747,479.23 = 299,934.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,651.95/747,479.23 = 299,934.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,651.95x = 747,479.23 × 299,934.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,651.95x = 224,194,821,441.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,194,821,441.49/541,651.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,909.38

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