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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,404.78, 1,248,607.77 and 201,319.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,404.78, 1,248,607.77 and 201,319.20 is: 301,978.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,404.78 : 1,248,607.77 = 201,319.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,404.78/1,248,607.77 = 201,319.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,404.78x = 1,248,607.77 × 201,319.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,404.78x = 251,368,717,370.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,368,717,370.18/832,404.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,978.95

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