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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,615.51, 763,989.39 and 298,966.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,615.51, 763,989.39 and 298,966.69 is: 412,574.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,615.51 : 763,989.39 = 298,966.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,615.51/763,989.39 = 298,966.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,615.51x = 763,989.39 × 298,966.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,615.51x = 228,407,379,123.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,407,379,123.42/553,615.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,574.02

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