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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,255.40, 832,883.10 and 200,324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,255.40, 832,883.10 and 200,324.20 is: 300,486.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,255.40 : 832,883.10 = 200,324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,255.40/832,883.10 = 200,324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,255.40x = 832,883.10 × 200,324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,255.40x = 166,846,640,701.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,846,640,701.02/555,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,486.30

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