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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,391.68, 832,886.64 and 200,310.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,391.68, 832,886.64 and 200,310.36 is: 300,393.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,391.68 : 832,886.64 = 200,310.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,391.68/832,886.64 = 200,310.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,391.68x = 832,886.64 × 200,310.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,391.68x = 166,835,822,697.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,835,822,697.59/555,391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,393.09

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