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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,774.54, 764,209.14 and 299,125.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,774.54, 764,209.14 and 299,125.72 is: 412,793.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,774.54 : 764,209.14 = 299,125.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,774.54/764,209.14 = 299,125.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,774.54x = 764,209.14 × 299,125.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,774.54x = 228,594,609,233.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,594,609,233.08/553,774.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,793.64

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