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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,979.62, 1,249,469.45 and 201,893.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,979.62, 1,249,469.45 and 201,893.43 is: 302,840.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,979.62 : 1,249,469.45 = 201,893.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,979.62/1,249,469.45 = 201,893.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,979.62x = 1,249,469.45 × 201,893.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,979.62x = 252,259,672,940.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,259,672,940.71/832,979.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,840.15

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