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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,690.79, 748,909.31 and 297,681.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,690.79, 748,909.31 and 297,681.18 is: 410,797.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,690.79 : 748,909.31 = 297,681.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,690.79/748,909.31 = 297,681.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,690.79x = 748,909.31 × 297,681.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,690.79x = 222,936,205,625.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,936,205,625.38/542,690.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,797.84

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