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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,381.24, 832,899.62 and 200,349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,381.24, 832,899.62 and 200,349.16 is: 300,461.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,381.24 : 832,899.62 = 200,349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,381.24/832,899.62 = 200,349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,381.24x = 832,899.62 × 200,349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,381.24x = 166,870,739,231.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,870,739,231.32/555,381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,461.61

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