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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,847.57, 832,074.39 and 199,766.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,847.57, 832,074.39 and 199,766.25 is: 299,578.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,847.57 : 832,074.39 = 199,766.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,847.57/832,074.39 = 199,766.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,847.57x = 832,074.39 × 199,766.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,847.57x = 166,220,380,611.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,220,380,611.34/554,847.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,578.46

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