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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,849.68, 747,744.66 and 300,131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,849.68, 747,744.66 and 300,131.46 is: 414,177.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,849.68 : 747,744.66 = 300,131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,849.68/747,744.66 = 300,131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,849.68x = 747,744.66 × 300,131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,849.68x = 224,421,696,513.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,421,696,513.00/541,849.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,177.04

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