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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,316.62, 832,802.49 and 200,284.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,316.62, 832,802.49 and 200,284.50 is: 300,364.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,316.62 : 832,802.49 = 200,284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,316.62/832,802.49 = 200,284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,316.62x = 832,802.49 × 200,284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,316.62x = 166,797,430,308.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,797,430,308.41/555,316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,364.56

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