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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,975.70, 1,249,463.52 and 201,889.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,975.70, 1,249,463.52 and 201,889.49 is: 302,834.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,975.70 : 1,249,463.52 = 201,889.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,975.70/1,249,463.52 = 201,889.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,975.70x = 1,249,463.52 × 201,889.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,975.70x = 252,253,546,579.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,253,546,579.09/832,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,834.22

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