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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,176.32, 861,433.92 and 555,246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,176.32, 861,433.92 and 555,246.72 is: 831,585.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,176.32 : 861,433.92 = 555,246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,176.32/861,433.92 = 555,246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,176.32x = 861,433.92 × 555,246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,176.32x = 478,308,358,576.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,308,358,576.74/575,176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,585.62

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