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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,466.56, 765,970.56 and 475,159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,466.56, 765,970.56 and 475,159.92 is: 655,230.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,466.56 : 765,970.56 = 475,159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,466.56/765,970.56 = 475,159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,466.56x = 765,970.56 × 475,159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,466.56x = 363,958,510,011.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,958,510,011.96/555,466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,230.28

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