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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,750.32, 790,134.75 and 555,187.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,750.32, 790,134.75 and 555,187.08 is: 760,593.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,750.32 : 790,134.75 = 555,187.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,750.32/790,134.75 = 555,187.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,750.32x = 790,134.75 × 555,187.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,750.32x = 438,672,604,659.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,672,604,659.03/576,750.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,593.60

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