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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,863.54, 829,727.36 and 477,481.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,863.54, 829,727.36 and 477,481.46 is: 712,727.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,863.54 : 829,727.36 = 477,481.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,863.54/829,727.36 = 477,481.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,863.54x = 829,727.36 × 477,481.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,863.54x = 396,179,428,867.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,179,428,867.34/555,863.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,727.86

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