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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,595.30, 832,408.80 and 470,958.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,595.30, 832,408.80 and 470,958.40 is: 705,603.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,595.30 : 832,408.80 = 470,958.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,595.30/832,408.80 = 470,958.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,595.30x = 832,408.80 × 470,958.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,595.30x = 392,029,916,593.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,029,916,593.92/555,595.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,603.37

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