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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,379.24, 832,896.62 and 200,347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,379.24, 832,896.62 and 200,347.16 is: 300,458.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,379.24 : 832,896.62 = 200,347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,379.24/832,896.62 = 200,347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,379.24x = 832,896.62 × 200,347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,379.24x = 166,868,472,390.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,868,472,390.60/555,379.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,458.61

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