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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,975.05, 1,249,462.62 and 201,888.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,975.05, 1,249,462.62 and 201,888.86 is: 302,833.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,975.05 : 1,249,462.62 = 201,888.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,975.05/1,249,462.62 = 201,888.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,975.05x = 1,249,462.62 × 201,888.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,975.05x = 252,252,583,964.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,252,583,964.41/832,975.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,833.30

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