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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,957.56, 1,249,425.36 and 201,876.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,957.56, 1,249,425.36 and 201,876.84 is: 302,812.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,957.56 : 1,249,425.36 = 201,876.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,957.56/1,249,425.36 = 201,876.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,957.56x = 1,249,425.36 × 201,876.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,957.56x = 252,230,043,492.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,230,043,492.66/832,957.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,812.60

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