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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,658.28, 747,479.23 and 299,935.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,658.28, 747,479.23 and 299,935.66 is: 413,906.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,658.28 : 747,479.23 = 299,935.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,658.28/747,479.23 = 299,935.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,658.28x = 747,479.23 × 299,935.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,658.28x = 224,195,676,186.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,195,676,186.34/541,658.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,906.12

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