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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,362.11, 832,870.77 and 200,329.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,362.11, 832,870.77 and 200,329.93 is: 300,432.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,362.11 : 832,870.77 = 200,329.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,362.11/832,870.77 = 200,329.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,362.11x = 832,870.77 × 200,329.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,362.11x = 166,848,943,053.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,848,943,053.15/555,362.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,432.71

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