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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,961.89, 1,249,442.82 and 201,875.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,961.89, 1,249,442.82 and 201,875.71 is: 302,813.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,961.89 : 1,249,442.82 = 201,875.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,961.89/1,249,442.82 = 201,875.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,961.89x = 1,249,442.82 × 201,875.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,961.89x = 252,232,156,391.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,232,156,391.90/832,961.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,813.56

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