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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,277.68, 832,715.64 and 200,196.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,277.68, 832,715.64 and 200,196.36 is: 300,222.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,277.68 : 832,715.64 = 200,196.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,277.68/832,715.64 = 200,196.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,277.68x = 832,715.64 × 200,196.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,277.68x = 166,706,640,043.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,706,640,043.07/555,277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,222.12

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