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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,374.24, 832,889.14 and 200,342.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,374.24, 832,889.14 and 200,342.14 is: 300,451.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,374.24 : 832,889.14 = 200,342.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,374.24/832,889.14 = 200,342.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,374.24x = 832,889.14 × 200,342.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,374.24x = 166,862,792,690.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,862,792,690.36/555,374.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,451.08

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