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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,485.56, 765,996.78 and 475,178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,485.56, 765,996.78 and 475,178.92 is: 655,256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,485.56 : 765,996.78 = 475,178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,485.56/765,996.78 = 475,178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,485.56x = 765,996.78 × 475,178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,485.56x = 363,985,522,643.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,985,522,643.88/555,485.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,256.50

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