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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,426.24, 832,967.20 and 200,394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,426.24, 832,967.20 and 200,394.08 is: 300,529.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,426.24 : 832,967.20 = 200,394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,426.24/832,967.20 = 200,394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,426.24x = 832,967.20 × 200,394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,426.24x = 166,921,695,714.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,921,695,714.18/555,426.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,529.01

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