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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,013.58, 832,010.06 and 199,940.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,013.58, 832,010.06 and 199,940.76 is: 299,727.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,013.58 : 832,010.06 = 199,940.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,013.58/832,010.06 = 199,940.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,013.58x = 832,010.06 × 199,940.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,013.58x = 166,352,722,724.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,352,722,724.34/555,013.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,727.30

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