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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,737.31, 790,116.94 and 555,174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,737.31, 790,116.94 and 555,174.08 is: 760,575.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,737.31 : 790,116.94 = 555,174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,737.31/790,116.94 = 555,174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,737.31x = 790,116.94 × 555,174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,737.31x = 438,652,445,256.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,652,445,256.92/576,737.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,575.81

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