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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,472.70, 834,709.05 and 556,472.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,472.70, 834,709.05 and 556,472.70 is: 834,709.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,472.70 : 834,709.05 = 556,472.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,472.70/834,709.05 = 556,472.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,472.70x = 834,709.05 × 556,472.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,472.70x = 464,492,798,767.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,492,798,767.94/556,472.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,709.05

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