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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,012.20, 832,008 and 199,939.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,012.20, 832,008 and 199,939.39 is: 299,725.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,012.20 : 832,008 = 199,939.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,012.20/832,008 = 199,939.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,012.20x = 832,008 × 199,939.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,012.20x = 166,351,167,835.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,351,167,835.08/555,012.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,725.25

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