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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,863.24, 764,332.05 and 299,214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,863.24, 764,332.05 and 299,214.48 is: 412,916.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,863.24 : 764,332.05 = 299,214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,863.24/764,332.05 = 299,214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,863.24x = 764,332.05 × 299,214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,863.24x = 228,699,216,888.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,699,216,888.08/553,863.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,916.40

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