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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,970.89, 1,249,456.32 and 201,884.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,970.89, 1,249,456.32 and 201,884.71 is: 302,827.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,970.89 : 1,249,456.32 = 201,884.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,970.89/1,249,456.32 = 201,884.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,970.89x = 1,249,456.32 × 201,884.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,970.89x = 252,246,126,820.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,246,126,820.87/832,970.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,827.06

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