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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,333.70, 765,787.71 and 475,027.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,333.70, 765,787.71 and 475,027.06 is: 655,047.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,333.70 : 765,787.71 = 475,027.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,333.70/765,787.71 = 475,027.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,333.70x = 765,787.71 × 475,027.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,333.70x = 363,769,884,465.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,769,884,465.43/555,333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,047.38

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