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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,309.14, 832,791.34 and 200,277.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,309.14, 832,791.34 and 200,277.03 is: 300,353.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,309.14 : 832,791.34 = 200,277.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,309.14/832,791.34 = 200,277.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,309.14x = 832,791.34 × 200,277.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,309.14x = 166,788,976,184.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,788,976,184.92/555,309.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,353.38

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