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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,531.64, 1,248,797.52 and 201,445.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,531.64, 1,248,797.52 and 201,445.46 is: 302,168.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,531.64 : 1,248,797.52 = 201,445.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,531.64/1,248,797.52 = 201,445.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,531.64x = 1,248,797.52 × 201,445.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,531.64x = 251,564,590,863.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,564,590,863.26/832,531.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,168.20

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