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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,013.70, 832,010.25 and 199,940.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,013.70, 832,010.25 and 199,940.89 is: 299,727.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,013.70 : 832,010.25 = 199,940.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,013.70/832,010.25 = 199,940.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,013.70x = 832,010.25 × 199,940.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,013.70x = 166,352,869,874.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,352,869,874.12/555,013.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,727.50

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