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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,846.24, 749,131.96 and 297,829.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,846.24, 749,131.96 and 297,829.36 is: 411,006.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,846.24 : 749,131.96 = 297,829.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,846.24/749,131.96 = 297,829.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,846.24x = 749,131.96 × 297,829.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,846.24x = 223,113,492,202.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,113,492,202.35/542,846.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,006.79

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