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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,956.91, 749,266.25 and 297,940.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,956.91, 749,266.25 and 297,940.92 is: 411,150.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,956.91 : 749,266.25 = 297,940.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,956.91/749,266.25 = 297,940.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,956.91x = 749,266.25 × 297,940.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,956.91x = 223,237,073,226.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,237,073,226.42/542,956.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,150.63

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