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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,315.62, 832,800.99 and 200,283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,315.62, 832,800.99 and 200,283.50 is: 300,363.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,315.62 : 832,800.99 = 200,283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,315.62/832,800.99 = 200,283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,315.62x = 832,800.99 × 200,283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,315.62x = 166,796,299,913.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,796,299,913.73/555,315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,363.06

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