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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,332.15, 812,924.66 and 200,555.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,332.15, 812,924.66 and 200,555.96 is: 300,621.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,332.15 : 812,924.66 = 200,555.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,332.15/812,924.66 = 200,555.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,332.15x = 812,924.66 × 200,555.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,332.15x = 163,036,880,526.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,036,880,526.57/542,332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,621.83

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