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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,330.19, 765,782.88 and 475,023.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,330.19, 765,782.88 and 475,023.55 is: 655,042.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,330.19 : 765,782.88 = 475,023.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,330.19/765,782.88 = 475,023.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,330.19x = 765,782.88 × 475,023.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,330.19x = 363,764,902,186.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,764,902,186.82/555,330.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,042.55

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