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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,502.70, 833,254.05 and 200,528.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,502.70, 833,254.05 and 200,528.30 is: 300,792.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,502.70 : 833,254.05 = 200,528.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,502.70/833,254.05 = 200,528.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,502.70x = 833,254.05 × 200,528.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,502.70x = 167,091,018,114.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,091,018,114.62/555,502.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,792.45

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