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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,867.36, 747,782.96 and 300,153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,867.36, 747,782.96 and 300,153.64 is: 414,215.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,867.36 : 747,782.96 = 300,153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,867.36/747,782.96 = 300,153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,867.36x = 747,782.96 × 300,153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,867.36x = 224,449,777,373.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,449,777,373.97/541,867.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,215.35

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