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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,016.20, 832,014 and 199,943.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,016.20, 832,014 and 199,943.38 is: 299,731.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,016.20 : 832,014 = 199,943.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,016.20/832,014 = 199,943.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,016.20x = 832,014 × 199,943.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,016.20x = 166,355,691,367.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,355,691,367.32/555,016.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,731.24

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