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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,044.95, 747,996.82 and 297,028.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,044.95, 747,996.82 and 297,028.25 is: 409,885.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,044.95 : 747,996.82 = 297,028.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,044.95/747,996.82 = 297,028.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,044.95x = 747,996.82 × 297,028.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,044.95x = 222,176,186,450.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,176,186,450.17/542,044.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,885.17

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