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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,012.02, 832,007.72 and 199,939.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,012.02, 832,007.72 and 199,939.20 is: 299,724.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,012.02 : 832,007.72 = 199,939.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,012.02/832,007.72 = 199,939.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,012.02x = 832,007.72 × 199,939.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,012.02x = 166,350,957,930.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,350,957,930.62/555,012.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,724.97

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