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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,719.70, 833,579.55 and 200,745.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,719.70, 833,579.55 and 200,745.30 is: 301,117.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,719.70 : 833,579.55 = 200,745.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,719.70/833,579.55 = 200,745.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,719.70x = 833,579.55 × 200,745.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,719.70x = 167,337,176,838.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,337,176,838.62/555,719.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,117.95

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