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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,001.05, 832,501.58 and 415,033.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,001.05, 832,501.58 and 415,033.05 is: 622,549.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,001.05 : 832,501.58 = 415,033.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,001.05/832,501.58 = 415,033.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,001.05x = 832,501.58 × 415,033.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,001.05x = 345,515,667,802.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,515,667,802.05/555,001.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,549.58

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