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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,004.80, 832,507.20 and 415,036.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,004.80, 832,507.20 and 415,036.80 is: 622,555.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,004.80 : 832,507.20 = 415,036.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,004.80/832,507.20 = 415,036.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,004.80x = 832,507.20 × 415,036.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,004.80x = 345,521,124,264.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,521,124,264.96/555,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,555.20

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