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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,001.60, 832,502.40 and 200,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,001.60, 832,502.40 and 200,027.20 is: 300,040.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,001.60 : 832,502.40 = 200,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,001.60/832,502.40 = 200,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,001.60x = 832,502.40 × 200,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,001.60x = 166,523,124,065.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,523,124,065.28/555,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,040.80

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