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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,010.70, 832,005.75 and 199,937.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,010.70, 832,005.75 and 199,937.89 is: 299,723.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,010.70 : 832,005.75 = 199,937.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,010.70/832,005.75 = 199,937.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,010.70x = 832,005.75 × 199,937.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,010.70x = 166,349,469,962.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,349,469,962.84/555,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,723.00

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