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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,861.74, 764,329.98 and 299,212.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,861.74, 764,329.98 and 299,212.98 is: 412,914.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,861.74 : 764,329.98 = 299,212.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,861.74/764,329.98 = 299,212.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,861.74x = 764,329.98 × 299,212.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,861.74x = 228,697,451,019.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,697,451,019.14/553,861.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,914.33

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