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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,377.24, 832,893.62 and 200,345.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,377.24, 832,893.62 and 200,345.16 is: 300,455.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,377.24 : 832,893.62 = 200,345.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,377.24/832,893.62 = 200,345.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,377.24x = 832,893.62 × 200,345.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,377.24x = 166,866,205,561.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,866,205,561.88/555,377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,455.61

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