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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,736.31, 790,115.57 and 555,173.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,736.31, 790,115.57 and 555,173.08 is: 760,574.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,736.31 : 790,115.57 = 555,173.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,736.31/790,115.57 = 555,173.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,736.31x = 790,115.57 × 555,173.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,736.31x = 438,650,894,552.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,650,894,552.86/576,736.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,574.44

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