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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,775.31, 764,209.81 and 299,126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,775.31, 764,209.81 and 299,126.50 is: 412,794.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,775.31 : 764,209.81 = 299,126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,775.31/764,209.81 = 299,126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,775.31x = 764,209.81 × 299,126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,775.31x = 228,595,405,730.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,595,405,730.97/553,775.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,794.51

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