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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,003.20, 832,504.80 and 200,271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,003.20, 832,504.80 and 200,271.80 is: 300,407.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,003.20 : 832,504.80 = 200,271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,003.20/832,504.80 = 200,271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,003.20x = 832,504.80 × 200,271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,003.20x = 166,727,234,804.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,727,234,804.64/555,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,407.70

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