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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,364.06, 832,873.56 and 200,331.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,364.06, 832,873.56 and 200,331.94 is: 300,435.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,364.06 : 832,873.56 = 200,331.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,364.06/832,873.56 = 200,331.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,364.06x = 832,873.56 × 200,331.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,364.06x = 166,851,176,049.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,851,176,049.51/555,364.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,435.67

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