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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,977.34, 1,249,466.02 and 201,891.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,977.34, 1,249,466.02 and 201,891.15 is: 302,836.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,977.34 : 1,249,466.02 = 201,891.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,977.34/1,249,466.02 = 201,891.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,977.34x = 1,249,466.02 × 201,891.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,977.34x = 252,256,131,159.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,256,131,159.00/832,977.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,836.73

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