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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,400.24, 832,928.16 and 200,368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,400.24, 832,928.16 and 200,368.16 is: 300,490.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,400.24 : 832,928.16 = 200,368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,400.24/832,928.16 = 200,368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,400.24x = 832,928.16 × 200,368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,400.24x = 166,892,282,831.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,892,282,831.39/555,400.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,490.12

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