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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,764.27, 764,194.72 and 299,115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,764.27, 764,194.72 and 299,115.46 is: 412,779.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,764.27 : 764,194.72 = 299,115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,764.27/764,194.72 = 299,115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,764.27x = 764,194.72 × 299,115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,764.27x = 228,582,449,885.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,582,449,885.82/553,764.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,779.34

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