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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,258.97, 764,877.87 and 299,610.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,258.97, 764,877.87 and 299,610.14 is: 413,462.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,258.97 : 764,877.87 = 299,610.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,258.97/764,877.87 = 299,610.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,258.97x = 764,877.87 × 299,610.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,258.97x = 229,165,161,889.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,165,161,889.21/554,258.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,462.25

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