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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,280.88, 832,921.43 and 200,294.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,280.88, 832,921.43 and 200,294.87 is: 300,442.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,280.88 : 832,921.43 = 200,294.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,280.88/832,921.43 = 200,294.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,280.88x = 832,921.43 × 200,294.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,280.88x = 166,829,884,375.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,829,884,375.98/555,280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,442.34

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