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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,975.98, 1,249,463.96 and 201,889.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,975.98, 1,249,463.96 and 201,889.78 is: 302,834.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,975.98 : 1,249,463.96 = 201,889.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,975.98/1,249,463.96 = 201,889.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,975.98x = 1,249,463.96 × 201,889.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,975.98x = 252,254,004,002.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,254,004,002.33/832,975.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,834.67

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