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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,262.40, 832,893.60 and 200,331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,262.40, 832,893.60 and 200,331.20 is: 300,496.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,262.40 : 832,893.60 = 200,331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,262.40/832,893.60 = 200,331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,262.40x = 832,893.60 × 200,331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,262.40x = 166,854,574,360.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,854,574,360.32/555,262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,496.80

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