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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,974.79, 1,249,462.24 and 201,888.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,974.79, 1,249,462.24 and 201,888.61 is: 302,832.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,974.79 : 1,249,462.24 = 201,888.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,974.79/1,249,462.24 = 201,888.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,974.79x = 1,249,462.24 × 201,888.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,974.79x = 252,252,194,881.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,252,194,881.09/832,974.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,832.93

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