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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,427.20, 832,968.36 and 200,394.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,427.20, 832,968.36 and 200,394.96 is: 300,530.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,427.20 : 832,968.36 = 200,394.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,427.20/832,968.36 = 200,394.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,427.20x = 832,968.36 × 200,394.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,427.20x = 166,922,661,183.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,922,661,183.47/555,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,530.22

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