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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,735.31, 790,114.20 and 555,172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,735.31, 790,114.20 and 555,172.08 is: 760,573.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,735.31 : 790,114.20 = 555,172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,735.31/790,114.20 = 555,172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,735.31x = 790,114.20 × 555,172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,735.31x = 438,649,343,851.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,649,343,851.54/576,735.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,573.07

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