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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,155.10, 979,364.99 and 555,126.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,155.10, 979,364.99 and 555,126.87 is: 765,567.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,155.10 : 979,364.99 = 555,126.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,155.10/979,364.99 = 555,126.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,155.10x = 979,364.99 × 555,126.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,155.10x = 543,671,818,710.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,671,818,710.65/710,155.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,567.72

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