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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,639.62, 1,248,962.63 and 201,552.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,639.62, 1,248,962.63 and 201,552.42 is: 302,329.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,639.62 : 1,248,962.63 = 201,552.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,639.62/1,248,962.63 = 201,552.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,639.62x = 1,248,962.63 × 201,552.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,639.62x = 251,731,440,566.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,731,440,566.07/832,639.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,329.40

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