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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,392.24, 832,916.16 and 200,360.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,392.24, 832,916.16 and 200,360.12 is: 300,478.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,392.24 : 832,916.16 = 200,360.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,392.24/832,916.16 = 200,360.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,392.24x = 832,916.16 × 200,360.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,392.24x = 166,883,181,767.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,883,181,767.54/555,392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,478.06

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