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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,623.43, 767,665.65 and 427,873.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,623.43, 767,665.65 and 427,873.83 is: 590,101.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,623.43 : 767,665.65 = 427,873.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,623.43/767,665.65 = 427,873.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,623.43x = 767,665.65 × 427,873.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,623.43x = 328,464,041,081.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,464,041,081.67/556,623.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,101.00

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