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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,269.66, 832,904.58 and 200,283.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,269.66, 832,904.58 and 200,283.63 is: 300,425.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,269.66 : 832,904.58 = 200,283.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,269.66/832,904.58 = 200,283.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,269.66x = 832,904.58 × 200,283.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,269.66x = 166,817,152,726.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,817,152,726.03/555,269.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,425.48

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