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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,614.30, 832,437.30 and 470,977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,614.30, 832,437.30 and 470,977.40 is: 705,631.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,614.30 : 832,437.30 = 470,977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,614.30/832,437.30 = 470,977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,614.30x = 832,437.30 × 470,977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,614.30x = 392,059,155,217.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,059,155,217.02/555,614.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,631.87

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