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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,737.20, 780,131.60 and 555,737.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,737.20, 780,131.60 and 555,737.20 is: 780,131.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,737.20 : 780,131.60 = 555,737.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,737.20/780,131.60 = 555,737.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,737.20x = 780,131.60 × 555,737.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,737.20x = 433,548,151,015.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,548,151,015.52/555,737.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,131.60

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