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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,237.40, 832,856.10 and 200,306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,237.40, 832,856.10 and 200,306.20 is: 300,459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,237.40 : 832,856.10 = 200,306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,237.40/832,856.10 = 200,306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,237.40x = 832,856.10 × 200,306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,237.40x = 166,826,240,537.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,826,240,537.82/555,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,459.30

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