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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,335.70, 765,790.47 and 475,029.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,335.70, 765,790.47 and 475,029.06 is: 655,050.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,335.70 : 765,790.47 = 475,029.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,335.70/765,790.47 = 475,029.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,335.70x = 765,790.47 × 475,029.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,335.70x = 363,772,727,121.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,772,727,121.06/555,335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,050.14

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