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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,872.36, 747,789.84 and 300,158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,872.36, 747,789.84 and 300,158.64 is: 414,222.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,872.36 : 747,789.84 = 300,158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,872.36/747,789.84 = 300,158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,872.36x = 747,789.84 × 300,158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,872.36x = 224,455,581,380.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,455,581,380.22/541,872.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,222.24

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