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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,136.57, 765,888.39 and 479,326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,136.57, 765,888.39 and 479,326.20 is: 658,923.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,136.57 : 765,888.39 = 479,326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,136.57/765,888.39 = 479,326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,136.57x = 765,888.39 × 479,326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,136.57x = 367,110,371,602.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,110,371,602.82/557,136.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,923.49

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