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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,196.79, 767,462.78 and 495,360.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,196.79, 767,462.78 and 495,360.47 is: 684,749.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,196.79 : 767,462.78 = 495,360.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,196.79/767,462.78 = 495,360.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,196.79x = 767,462.78 × 495,360.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,196.79x = 380,170,723,408.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,170,723,408.31/555,196.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,749.50

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