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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,116.28, 832,579.70 and 200,059.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,116.28, 832,579.70 and 200,059.64 is: 300,055.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,116.28 : 832,579.70 = 200,059.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,116.28/832,579.70 = 200,059.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,116.28x = 832,579.70 × 200,059.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,116.28x = 166,565,595,053.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,565,595,053.31/555,116.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,055.32

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