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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,484.56, 765,995.40 and 475,177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,484.56, 765,995.40 and 475,177.92 is: 655,255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,484.56 : 765,995.40 = 475,177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,484.56/765,995.40 = 475,177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,484.56x = 765,995.40 × 475,177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,484.56x = 363,984,100,901.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,984,100,901.57/555,484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,255.12

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