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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,615.26, 763,989.06 and 298,966.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,615.26, 763,989.06 and 298,966.44 is: 412,573.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,615.26 : 763,989.06 = 298,966.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,615.26/763,989.06 = 298,966.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,615.26x = 763,989.06 × 298,966.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,615.26x = 228,407,089,467.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,407,089,467.15/553,615.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,573.69

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