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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,661.28, 750,261.84 and 298,656.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,661.28, 750,261.84 and 298,656.36 is: 412,150.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,661.28 : 750,261.84 = 298,656.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,661.28/750,261.84 = 298,656.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,661.28x = 750,261.84 × 298,656.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,661.28x = 224,070,470,181.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,070,470,181.30/543,661.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,150.87

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