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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,393.24, 832,917.66 and 200,361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,393.24, 832,917.66 and 200,361.12 is: 300,479.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,393.24 : 832,917.66 = 200,361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,393.24/832,917.66 = 200,361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,393.24x = 832,917.66 × 200,361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,393.24x = 166,884,315,225.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,884,315,225.38/555,393.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,479.56

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