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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,557.76, 778,015.76 and 554,182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,557.76, 778,015.76 and 554,182.68 is: 763,717.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,557.76 : 778,015.76 = 554,182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,557.76/778,015.76 = 554,182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,557.76x = 778,015.76 × 554,182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,557.76x = 431,162,858,959.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,162,858,959.04/564,557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,717.89

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