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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,860.23, 764,327.88 and 299,211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,860.23, 764,327.88 and 299,211.48 is: 412,912.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,860.23 : 764,327.88 = 299,211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,860.23/764,327.88 = 299,211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,860.23x = 764,327.88 × 299,211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,860.23x = 228,695,676,180.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,695,676,180.06/553,860.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,912.26

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