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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,001.70, 864,002.55 and 576,001.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,001.70, 864,002.55 and 576,001.70 is: 864,002.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,001.70 : 864,002.55 = 576,001.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,001.70/864,002.55 = 576,001.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,001.70x = 864,002.55 × 576,001.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,001.70x = 497,666,937,604.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,666,937,604.34/576,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,002.55

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