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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,775.06, 764,209.89 and 299,126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,775.06, 764,209.89 and 299,126.25 is: 412,794.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,775.06 : 764,209.89 = 299,126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,775.06/764,209.89 = 299,126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,775.06x = 764,209.89 × 299,126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,775.06x = 228,595,238,608.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,595,238,608.61/553,775.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,794.39

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