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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,968.06, 747,861.37 and 300,205.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,968.06, 747,861.37 and 300,205.47 is: 414,253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,968.06 : 747,861.37 = 300,205.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,968.06/747,861.37 = 300,205.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,968.06x = 747,861.37 × 300,205.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,968.06x = 224,512,074,826.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,512,074,826.21/541,968.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,253.33

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