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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,328.19, 765,780.12 and 475,021.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,328.19, 765,780.12 and 475,021.55 is: 655,039.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,328.19 : 765,780.12 = 475,021.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,328.19/765,780.12 = 475,021.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,328.19x = 765,780.12 × 475,021.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,328.19x = 363,762,055,732.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,762,055,732.69/555,328.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,039.79

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