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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,630.18, 764,009.70 and 298,981.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,630.18, 764,009.70 and 298,981.37 is: 412,594.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,630.18 : 764,009.70 = 298,981.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,630.18/764,009.70 = 298,981.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,630.18x = 764,009.70 × 298,981.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,630.18x = 228,424,666,799.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,424,666,799.29/553,630.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,594.32

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