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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,284.18, 832,926.37 and 200,298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,284.18, 832,926.37 and 200,298.16 is: 300,447.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,284.18 : 832,926.37 = 200,298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,284.18/832,926.37 = 200,298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,284.18x = 832,926.37 × 200,298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,284.18x = 166,833,619,326.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,833,619,326.48/555,284.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,447.28

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