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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,660.83, 747,491.46 and 299,943.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,660.83, 747,491.46 and 299,943.40 is: 413,921.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,660.83 : 747,491.46 = 299,943.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,660.83/747,491.46 = 299,943.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,660.83x = 747,491.46 × 299,943.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,660.83x = 224,205,129,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,205,129,983.36/541,660.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,921.62

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