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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,283.18, 832,924.87 and 200,297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,283.18, 832,924.87 and 200,297.16 is: 300,445.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,283.18 : 832,924.87 = 200,297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,283.18/832,924.87 = 200,297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,283.18x = 832,924.87 × 200,297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,283.18x = 166,832,485,453.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,832,485,453.63/555,283.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,445.78

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