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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,006.40, 832,509.60 and 200,056.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,006.40, 832,509.60 and 200,056.30 is: 300,084.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,006.40 : 832,509.60 = 200,056.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,006.40/832,509.60 = 200,056.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,006.40x = 832,509.60 × 200,056.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,006.40x = 166,548,790,290.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,548,790,290.48/555,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,084.45

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