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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,375.24, 832,890.63 and 200,343.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,375.24, 832,890.63 and 200,343.15 is: 300,452.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,375.24 : 832,890.63 = 200,343.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,375.24/832,890.63 = 200,343.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,375.24x = 832,890.63 × 200,343.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,375.24x = 166,863,932,419.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,863,932,419.69/555,375.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,452.60

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