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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,479.23, 765,820.42 and 417,072.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,479.23, 765,820.42 and 417,072.37 is: 575,003.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,479.23 : 765,820.42 = 417,072.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,479.23/765,820.42 = 417,072.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,479.23x = 765,820.42 × 417,072.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,479.23x = 319,402,537,563.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,402,537,563.80/555,479.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,003.57

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