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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,764.52, 764,195.33 and 299,115.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,764.52, 764,195.33 and 299,115.71 is: 412,779.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,764.52 : 764,195.33 = 299,115.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,764.52/764,195.33 = 299,115.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,764.52x = 764,195.33 × 299,115.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,764.52x = 228,582,828,504.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,582,828,504.18/553,764.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,779.84

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