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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,196.29, 767,462.09 and 495,359.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,196.29, 767,462.09 and 495,359.97 is: 684,748.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,196.29 : 767,462.09 = 495,359.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,196.29/767,462.09 = 495,359.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,196.29x = 767,462.09 × 495,359.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,196.29x = 380,169,995,401.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,169,995,401.74/555,196.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,748.80

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