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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,361.06, 832,869.06 and 200,328.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,361.06, 832,869.06 and 200,328.94 is: 300,431.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,361.06 : 832,869.06 = 200,328.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,361.06/832,869.06 = 200,328.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,361.06x = 832,869.06 × 200,328.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,361.06x = 166,847,775,948.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,847,775,948.60/555,361.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,431.18

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