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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,496.92, 833,073.48 and 200,466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,496.92, 833,073.48 and 200,466 is: 300,636.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,496.92 : 833,073.48 = 200,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,496.92/833,073.48 = 200,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,496.92x = 833,073.48 × 200,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,496.92x = 167,002,908,241.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,002,908,241.68/555,496.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,636.97

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