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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,955.17, 749,263.85 and 297,939.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,955.17, 749,263.85 and 297,939.18 is: 411,148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,955.17 : 749,263.85 = 297,939.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,955.17/749,263.85 = 297,939.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,955.17x = 749,263.85 × 297,939.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,955.17x = 223,235,055,582.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,235,055,582.95/542,955.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,148.23

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