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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,689.61, 747,530.98 and 299,971.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,689.61, 747,530.98 and 299,971.90 is: 413,960.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,689.61 : 747,530.98 = 299,971.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,689.61/747,530.98 = 299,971.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,689.61x = 747,530.98 × 299,971.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,689.61x = 224,238,288,379.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,238,288,379.46/541,689.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,960.84

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