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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,975.55, 1,249,463.37 and 201,889.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,975.55, 1,249,463.37 and 201,889.36 is: 302,834.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,975.55 : 1,249,463.37 = 201,889.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,975.55/1,249,463.37 = 201,889.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,975.55x = 1,249,463.37 × 201,889.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,975.55x = 252,253,360,112.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,253,360,112.74/832,975.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,834.05

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