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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,269.24, 832,903.98 and 200,283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,269.24, 832,903.98 and 200,283.23 is: 300,424.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,269.24 : 832,903.98 = 200,283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,269.24/832,903.98 = 200,283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,269.24x = 832,903.98 × 200,283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,269.24x = 166,816,696,040.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,816,696,040.37/555,269.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,424.88

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