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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,405.03, 1,248,608.16 and 201,319.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,405.03, 1,248,608.16 and 201,319.45 is: 301,979.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,405.03 : 1,248,608.16 = 201,319.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,405.03/1,248,608.16 = 201,319.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,405.03x = 1,248,608.16 × 201,319.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,405.03x = 251,369,104,915.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,369,104,915.19/832,405.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,979.32

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