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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,555.52, 705,821.04 and 427,507.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,555.52, 705,821.04 and 427,507.76 is: 638,536.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,555.52 : 705,821.04 = 427,507.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,555.52/705,821.04 = 427,507.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,555.52x = 705,821.04 × 427,507.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,555.52x = 301,743,971,771.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,743,971,771.27/472,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,536.55

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