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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,663.96, 747,487.08 and 299,941.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,663.96, 747,487.08 and 299,941.36 is: 413,913.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,663.96 : 747,487.08 = 299,941.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,663.96/747,487.08 = 299,941.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,663.96x = 747,487.08 × 299,941.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,663.96x = 224,202,291,357.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,202,291,357.63/541,663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,913.99

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