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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,237.82, 764,848.42 and 299,589.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,237.82, 764,848.42 and 299,589.01 is: 413,432.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,237.82 : 764,848.42 = 299,589.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,237.82/764,848.42 = 299,589.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,237.82x = 764,848.42 × 299,589.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,237.82x = 229,140,178,286.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,140,178,286.77/554,237.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,432.95

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