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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,405.15, 832,935.50 and 200,373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,405.15, 832,935.50 and 200,373.04 is: 300,497.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,405.15 : 832,935.50 = 200,373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,405.15/832,935.50 = 200,373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,405.15x = 832,935.50 × 200,373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,405.15x = 166,897,820,176.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,897,820,176.72/555,405.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,497.43

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