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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,307.14, 832,788.34 and 200,275.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,307.14, 832,788.34 and 200,275.03 is: 300,350.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,307.14 : 832,788.34 = 200,275.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,307.14/832,788.34 = 200,275.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,307.14x = 832,788.34 × 200,275.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,307.14x = 166,786,710,317.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,786,710,317.45/555,307.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,350.38

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