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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,651.96, 747,470.51 and 299,929.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,651.96, 747,470.51 and 299,929.34 is: 413,897.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,651.96 : 747,470.51 = 299,929.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,651.96/747,470.51 = 299,929.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,651.96x = 747,470.51 × 299,929.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,651.96x = 224,188,339,072.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,188,339,072.73/541,651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,897.40

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