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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,358.68, 832,837.14 and 200,277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,358.68, 832,837.14 and 200,277.36 is: 300,343.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,358.68 : 832,837.14 = 200,277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,358.68/832,837.14 = 200,277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,358.68x = 832,837.14 × 200,277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,358.68x = 166,798,423,709.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,798,423,709.15/555,358.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,343.60

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