Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,971.92, 1,249,457.93 and 201,885.74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 832,971.92, 1,249,457.93 and 201,885.74 is: 302,828.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832,971.92 : 1,249,457.93 = 201,885.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832,971.92/1,249,457.93 = 201,885.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832,971.92x = 1,249,457.93 × 201,885.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832,971.92x = 252,247,731,540.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,247,731,540.20/832,971.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,828.62
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