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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,271.16, 832,906.83 and 200,285.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,271.16, 832,906.83 and 200,285.13 is: 300,427.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,271.16 : 832,906.83 = 200,285.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,271.16/832,906.83 = 200,285.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,271.16x = 832,906.83 × 200,285.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,271.16x = 166,818,852,724.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,818,852,724.44/555,271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,427.73

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