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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,044.45, 747,996.14 and 297,027.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,044.45, 747,996.14 and 297,027.75 is: 409,884.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,044.45 : 747,996.14 = 297,027.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,044.45/747,996.14 = 297,027.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,044.45x = 747,996.14 × 297,027.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,044.45x = 222,175,608,987.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,175,608,987.75/542,044.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,884.49

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