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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,627.08, 1,248,943.86 and 201,539.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,627.08, 1,248,943.86 and 201,539.88 is: 302,310.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,627.08 : 1,248,943.86 = 201,539.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,627.08/1,248,943.86 = 201,539.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,627.08x = 1,248,943.86 × 201,539.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,627.08x = 251,711,995,671.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,711,995,671.14/832,627.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,310.60

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